An organized crime group allegedly stole more than 1,000 restaurant chairs worth about $70,000

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• Spain’s national police have announced that they have arrested a group of seven who stole more than 1,000 seats from restaurants

• The heist was carried out between August and September, amounting to $69,000

• All seven suspects will face charges of theft and belonging to a criminal organization

Restaurant restail and bar owners in Spain are missing most, if not all, of their dining chairs after stealing chairs from outdoor seating.

According to a report from Press Presspublished on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the forces of Spain’s National Force announced the arrest of seven suspects (six men and one woman) who are suspected of leaving with more than 1,100 seats in just two months.

The suspects reportedly targeted 18 establishments across Madrid and Talavera de la Reina, a small town southwest of the capital, in August and September. Authorities estimate the stolen seats were worth about $69,000, or 60,000 euros.

According to the investigators, as reported by Wingthe group worked mainly at night, carefully selecting restaurants and bars where seats were left outside. Many Spanish eateries keep tables and chairs outside, even after hours, by putting them together and posting them to prevent theft. Despite these security measures, the suspects were able to remove the furniture without immediate detection.

Police say the stolen seats are not kept for use. Instead, the suspects regretted both in Spain and in other countries, including Morocco and Romania, they turned to what could be seen as a small prank at a high level.

Seven people are now facing charges of theft and are part of a criminal organization. Authorities emphasized the unusual nature of the case, noting that while the theft is minor, the systematic targeting of foreign residents on such a large scale is rare.

For the Madrid and Talavera de la Reina Reakhureuurs, this case serves as a reminder that even everyday objects left out of sight can become victims. The police urged the establishments to go ahead and take extra measures to protect outdoor furniture and stay alert, especially at late hours.

While the image of the stolen chairs may have elicited smirks, the consequences were serious for both the business owners and the suspects, who could face extensive legal liability if convicted.

And it seems that high-priced robberies are on the rise, following recent news of the Jewel Falyry Conshae, which dates back to the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, being stolen from the Louvre Museum.

According to a spokesperson from the Louvre, the robbery took place on Sunday, Oct. 19, around 9:30 am local time. The suspects found the Galerie D’Apollon (Apollo gallery) through a forced open window and entered the building carrying small chainsaws and angle grinders.

The Ministry of Culture, as reported by Reutersconfirmed the seizure of nine pieces of the crown jewels, including a tiara, a necklace and a single sapphire necklace worn by Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense; the same emerald necklace and emerald earrings worn by Napoleon Bonaparte’s second wife Marie-Louise; A tiara and a large brooch, known as the “diliquary brooch,” formerly owned by Empress Eugénie.

“Beyond their market value, these objects have an incomparable heritage and historical value,” said Lourve in the section of the historical event, discovered by people. “Cultural and interior ministers are in the area of ​​museum management.”

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