Two Britons have been arrested by the National Police in Ciutadella, Menorca in connection with thefts from hotels

Two Britons have been arrested by the National Police in Ciutadella, Menorca in connection with thefts from hotels. They were detained as they tried to leave the island.

Police have linked the two, 46 year old R.C.D. and Z.B. whose age has not been given with seven robberies from hotel rooms in urbanisations in the town. R.C.D. is said to have a criminal record, both in Spain and the U.K., and has been in prison in both countries.

The two are alleged to have entered the empty rooms by invisibly forcing the lock, to remove money and items of value found inside.
Police searched their hire car as they were trying to leave the island, and found cash in several currencies, as well as top brand electronic items, phones, clothes, cameras and other items.

Investigations continue, but police say they already know the pair has stayed in several different hotels on the Baleares over recent days, always staying just the single night in each venue.