A shocking robbery at a bingo hall in Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, is under investigation after dramatic footage of the incident circulated widely on social media. The crime took place on Wednesday night and forced a member of staff to flee the premises in fear.
The video shows a hooded individual violently entering the building, leaping over the counter and confronting the employee. A brief struggle ensued before the worker managed to escape. The perpetrator, whose identity remains unknown, made off with an undisclosed sum of money.
The Guardia Civil has confirmed that an investigation is underway, with efforts focused on identifying and locating the assailant. Meanwhile, local authorities have been quick to reassure residents, describing the robbery as an "isolated case."
Officials from Los Llanos de Aridane Town Hall stressed that the municipality continues to enjoy "one of the lowest crime rates" in both the Canary Islands and Spain.
In recent months, the Guardia Civil has made several arrests related to thefts in the area, further highlighting the rarity of such violent incidents in the community.
