Police Hunt Suspect in €70 Perfumery Theft in Andorra la Vella
Officers searched Avinguda Meritxell after a man stole a cosmetics gift set from a store, but no arrest was made by late afternoon despite resident.
Key Points
- Staff reported theft of €70 cosmetics set; suspect fled near Rotonda roundabout.
- Two patrol cars and locals aided search on busy Avinguda Meritxell.
- No arrest by late afternoon; treated as minor infraction under €600 threshold.
- Petty thefts common in Andorra at perfumeries, opticians, and alcohol outlets.
Police launched a search this midday along Avinguda Meritxell and surrounding areas after staff at a perfumery reported a theft.
Employees at the central Andorra la Vella store alerted authorities shortly after noticing a man had taken a cosmetics gift set worth around €70. By the time they discovered the theft, the suspect had already fled the premises near the Rotonda roundabout.
Officers dispatched two patrol cars to the busy avenue to track him down, with some local residents also joining the effort. The perfumery provided police with a detailed description of the man, but as of late afternoon, no arrest had been made.
Given the low value of the stolen items—well below the €600 threshold—authorities would pursue only a minor infraction rather than a criminal charge.
Such petty thefts from shops are commonplace in Andorra, frequently targeting perfumeries, opticians, clothing stores, and outlets selling tobacco or alcohol. Staff described initial moments of tension, frustration, and nervousness upon realizing what had happened, though the situation soon calmed. The main lingering sentiment was regret over not spotting the thief sooner.
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