Young Resident Damages Windows at Andorra Care Centre in Cigarette Escape Bid
Police de-escalated an incident at an Andorran care centre where a young resident broke anti-escape window fittings to sneak out for a smoke, issuing a summons despite his apology and offer to pay.
Key Points
- Incident at 8:45pm Saturday at Residència l’Albó; resident damaged anti-escape window fittings to smoke outside.
- Police and medics called due to aggression; de-escalated without force; man admitted fault, will pay repairs.
- Issued misdemeanour summons; age reported as 20-21 with history of graffiti, break-ins, disruptions.
- Staff under strain from high resident-to-staff ratio; families question his placement.
Police responded to an incident at the Residència l’Albó sociosanitary centre in Andorra la Vella on Saturday night after a young resident damaged protective window fittings designed to prevent escapes, as he sought to go outside for a cigarette.
The event unfolded around 8:45pm. Staff at the centre, run by the Fundació Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, called police and the SUM emergency medical service amid the man's aggressive conduct and possible health concerns. Two patrol cars attended, equipped for potential use of force, but officers de-escalated matters without resorting to it. The resident quickly acknowledged his mistake and committed to covering the repair expenses.
Authorities issued him a criminal contravention notice—a misdemeanour summons—with the courts to decide when to call him in.
Reports vary slightly on the man's age, with some sources citing 20 years and others 21. He has a history of repeated incidents, including arrests for graffiti in public areas and break-ins. Centre insiders have noted his frequent disruptions, leaving staff exposed due to high user-to-staff ratios. Families of fellow residents have questioned his suitability for the facility.
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