When the local police in Orihuela Costa stopped a car last week they discovered many items in the car which they suspected of being stolen .The driver was Algerian and the police now believe that he has been responsible for a number of thefts in the area recently .Inside the Honda car they found a laptop , MP3 player , compact disc player , satellite navigation system and two leather jackets .

Another incident involved a Citoen car with two drivers .They had been reported for driving around in a suspicious fashion in the early hours of the morning .When the police tried to apprehend them the car drove off at speed and a chase ensued .Eventually they were apprehended and they then tried to run away on foot .One was arrested after a brief chase but the other remains at large .The police found a number of objects on his person which had been stolen only hours before .A gold bracelet , two mobile phones , a small clock as well as the keys to the car which they believe was also stolen in San Miguel de Salinas in December. The people had numerous other offences which they had committed and consequently they are being remanded in custody .Police believe that they have broken up a prolific burglary ring and have warned the public to be careful and cautious .They expect burglaries to increase due to the current economic crisis .