Police Arrest Thief Near Andorra Casino Over Stolen Perfume Warrant
An identity check revealed an outstanding warrant for theft after his odd conduct raised alarms. A search uncovered a tool for bypassing security tags, leading to conviction and swift deportation from the border.
Key Points
- 43-year-old non-resident arrested early Sunday near casino for suspicious behavior.
- Wanted for stealing 15 perfumes worth €1,000+ from shops in Pas de la Casa and Andorra la Vella in July 2025.
- Found with anti-theft alarm removal tool; convicted via fast-track and expelled immediately.
- Police note such thieves often work in groups of two or more.
Police arrested a 43-year-old non-resident man early Sunday morning near Andorra's casino after he raised suspicions with his behavior, leading to an identity check that uncovered an outstanding judicial warrant for theft.
Officers responded to reports of the man's conduct, which appeared linked to possibly trading stolen goods. The check revealed he was wanted for stealing around 15 perfumes worth more than €1,000 from two shops in Pas de la Casa and Andorra la Vella during July 2025. A subsequent search found him carrying a tool commonly used to remove anti-theft alarms from clothing and merchandise. He was alone at the time, though police noted that such offenders often work in groups of two or more.
The man spent the night in cells at the central police station before a swift court appearance that afternoon. He received a conviction via the fast-track process, with the sentence replaced by an expulsion order. Officers then escorted him to the Pas de la Casa border, where the deportation took effect immediately.
Police provided these additional details on Monday. It remains unclear whether he had returned to Andorra to commit further crimes. No further information on his identity has been released.
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