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Driver steals motorhome after car breakdown on France-Spain border

12.06.2026 04:06 1 min 2 sources
Autoplus FRA + 1 more
Driver steals motorhome after car breakdown on France-Spain border
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In Brief

A man whose car broke down at the French-Spanish border smashed a window of a parked motorhome and stole phones, tablets, and alcohol. A municipal police officer witnessed the theft, leading to the swift arrest of a previously convicted offender.

The incident occurred in La Jonquera, on the border between France and Spain. After his own car broke down and he lacked money for repairs, the driver decided to steal a parked motorhome. He broke a window, entered the vehicle, and stole phones, tablets, and alcohol.

The theft was witnessed by an off-duty municipal police officer, which led to the suspect's rapid arrest. According to sources, the perpetrator had prior criminal convictions.

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Driver steals motorhome after his own car breaks down

24.03.2026 Autoplus FRA Original source

Driver steals motorhome after his own car breaks down

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