Man and 3 juveniles arrested and charged in Top of the Rock cable car burglaries

A 20-year old man and 3 juveniles will appear before the Magistrates Court today charged with two counts of burglary following incidents at the Top of the Rock cable car station. 

Police had been investigating burglaries during the early hours of Sunday, when police say that four individuals broke through a toughened glass door and allegedly caused ‘extensive damage’ to the" Top of the Rock cafe and souvenir shop.

“They also broke into the Mons Calpe Suite where they gained access to a safe and allegedly stole about £1,000 in mixed denominations, said police statement.

During the course of their investigations, police officers executed a number of search warrants at various residences and recovered property linked to the said burglaries.

All four individuals were interviewed under caution and have been jointly charged with two counts of burglary. They have been detained in police custody pending their court appearance today.

A police statement added that the four male individuals are 20-year old Jamil Medhursh, two 15-year olds and a 14-year old who were arrested and charged. Police are looking for a fifth individual in connection with the burglaries.

23-08-2019 PANORAMAdailyGIBRALTAR