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Walking sticks and wiretaps: Fake elderly gang linked to €200k theft spree across Spain
['Karissa Key']
Olive Press News Spain
A CRIMINAL gang who disguised themselves as elderly and disabled people are suspected of carrying out a string of high-value thefts across Spain, police have revealed.
The gang members dressed up as seniors – wearing wigs, glasses, and using walking canes – or pretended to be disabled to throw off their vicitms.
According to the police report, the investigation began last January following two separate thefts in Sevilla and Malaga, where more than €100,000 was stolen.
READ MORE: ‘Love hug’ robbers arrested in Barcelona after multiple thefts from elderly people on the Costa BlancaIn the first robbery, cash was taken directly from a till.
Judicial authorities have filed six counts of theft, with two suspects currently remaining in custody.