In a dramatic robbery reminiscent of a Hollywood movie, five masked men carried out a bold and violent heist at the Claudia jewellery store in the El Mirador shopping centre in Las Palmas on last night (Wednesday).
The incident occurred at approximately 9:30p.m., when the assailants, armed with knives, entered the premises and threatened a store employee. They proceeded to smash display cases and made off with a substantial quantity of jewellery. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the group flee the scene in a white Audi, which was waiting nearby.
The timing of the robbery appears to have been meticulously calculated. It took place after most shops in the centre had closed and during a quiet period, as many locals were occupied watching a high-profile Champions League match between Real Madrid and Arsenal. This detail has led investigators to believe the crime was premeditated and strategically executed.
Officers from the National Police arrived at the scene shortly after the robbery and have launched a full investigation. While the exact value of the stolen jewellery has yet to be determined, the scale and audacity of the theft have sent shockwaves through the local community.
This latest incident adds to growing concerns about rising crime and violence in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, prompting renewed calls for increased security measures in public and commercial spaces across the city.
