Spanish police have dismantled a gang involved in stealing furniture from restaurants. The stolen chairs, valued at 60,000 euros, were resold in Spain, Morocco, and Romania.
Spanish police have arrested 7 people suspected of stealing more than 1100 chairs from restaurants and bars in Madrid and one of its suburbs in just two months.
According to authorities, the criminal group, consisting of six men and one woman, operated at night, stealing chairs that were stacked on outdoor terraces while the establishments were closed.
The targets in Madrid and Talavera de la Reina, a small town southwest of the capital, included at least 18 different establishments in August and September.
According to authorities, the value of the stolen chairs was about 60,000 euros.
Police reported that the suspects, who have been charged with theft and participation in a criminal organization, resold the chairs not only in Spain but also in Morocco and Romania.
The investigation began after several complaints were filed with the police by restaurant owners who discovered the thefts.
In Spain, many restaurants and bars leave plastic and metal tables and chairs for terraces outside overnight, stacking them one on top of another and securing them with chains.
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