Suspected burglar arrested after falling from second-floor apartment in Gran Canaria

A man has been arrested after falling from the second floor of an apartment complex in San Agustín, Gran Canaria, where he allegedly burgled a property while its occupants slept.

The incident happened just before 6.00am yesterday morning (Sunday), in the resort area of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

According to residents’ accounts and information confirmed by the National Police, the 47-year-old allegedly entered the apartment and took a handbag, purse and glasses before falling two storeys.

He sustained a minor head injury in the fall. The report does not explain how he fell.

Neighbours went to help him and kept him at the complex until National Police officers arrived. He was arrested and taken to Hospital San Roque Maspalomas.

The incident has prompted concern among residents, particularly about security overnight while people are asleep in their homes.

They are calling for more police patrols and surveillance in San Agustín to help prevent further burglaries and improve security in the area.