Over the last few weeks, the community of Llano de Camello, located in the south of Tenerife, has experienced a concerning rise in car break-ins. Residents have reported multiple incidents where vehicles were targeted, leading to heightened anxiety and discussions about safety measures in the area.
While specific statistics on these break-ins are limited, the trend aligns with broader concerns across Tenerife regarding property crimes. For instance, a resident recently highlighted on social media the activities of professional thieves targeting tourists in popular areas, emphasizing the importance of vigilance.
Llano de Camello is a residential area known for its modern housing complexes and proximity to commercial centres like Las Chafiras. The area boasts amenities such as shops, gyms, and sports facilities, attracting both locals and expatriates. However, the recent spate of vehicle-related crimes has prompted residents to advocate for increased security measures.
Residents have taken to social media showing how thieves have broken in via doors or windows stealing the contents of the cars, and in some cases trying to steal the car as well.
Although they have reported the break ins to the police, they feel as though nothing is being done and have even considered setting up their own ‘night patrols’ to guard their property, as they claim the authorities don’t care.
Local Authority Recommendations
The local authorities do have standard responses to situations like this, with several precautionary steps as follows:
While the increase in car break-ins is concerning, the community's unified response, and hopefully the implementation of preventive measures, will offer a pathway to restoring peace of mind in Llano de Camello.
