Andorran Police Arrest 20-Year-Old for €16,000 Copper Theft at Hotel Site
A 20-year-old resident of Escaldes-Engordany was detained on January 2 for breaking into a hotel renovation site in October 2025 and stealing copper.
Key Points
- Arrest on Jan 2, 2026, of 20-year-old from Escaldes-Engordany.
- Break-in at hotel renovation site in October 2025.
- Stolen copper cable valued at over €16,000.
- Charges for property crime; investigation continues.
Andorran police arrested a 20-year-old resident of Escaldes-Engordany on 2 January as the alleged perpetrator of a break-in at a hotel renovation site in the parish, where thieves stole copper cable worth more than €16,000.
The incident occurred in October 2025, when site workers reported the forced entry and missing materials to authorities. Police launched an investigation that, after months of inquiries, led to the suspect's identification and detention in Escaldes-Engordany.
The case involves charges of a property crime tied to the theft. Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's name or the precise location of the hotel project. The probe remains ongoing.
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