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New Barcelona Scam: Two Door Taxi
That vital thoroughfare through the heart of Barcelona, Via Laietana is the scene of this next scam, first reported yesterday by Tara Cuesta on our Facebook group. Foto: Hans Christian It requires a...
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Robbed in Barcelona Feature in The Times
Robbed in Barcelona spokesperson Rob Daly was recently interviewed by The Times correspondent for Spain, Graham Keeley and this resulted in an article published on Thursday October 6th 2011 entitled...
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Guest Post: Of Hammocks and Thieves
By Joan Lladregotti We planned to have a chilled out picnic with friends and family one summer Sunday in Parc Ciutadella. I went a few hours early to find a shady spot and decorate the area a little. I...
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Robber’s Retreat, “Bar Cantonada” is Renamed… thanks to a car manufacturer…
The name has changed, but the activity is the same… it’s the headquarters of thievery in the Santa Caterina / La Ribera / Borne part of Barcelona. This bar – where they serve more coffee than alcohol –...
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Behold, Barcelona? Beware, Barcelona!
By Joan Josep Lladregòtic, Airbnb landlord All out of breath from the hike up the stairs with his few extra kilos, Rafa gasps that he has been robbed. He has lost passports, cash, traveler’s checks, a...
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Callejeros on Cuatro, Video Documentary: Barcelona By Night
"The Ronaldinho", demonstrated. A remarkable documentary from the always-revealing Callejeros, from the streets of Barcelona, which was broadcast on Cuatro on Friday, December 9th 2011. The 35-minute...
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Barcelona’s Pickpockets Will Target Mobile World Congress Attendees. 10...
MWC. Foto: Differentieel Delegates, welcome to this wonderful city. Watch your pockets! Barcelona is an incredible city and a perfect choice for conferences. It has just one flaw, an epidemic of...
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Was an ATM Card in Police Possession Used in Attempted Robbery?
Foto: chris8800 On Friday, we published an exclusive story entitled “Tourist catches thief… tourist thrown in jail,” which was much commented upon. It was a lengthy piece by our guest contributor,...
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The Day The Dominicans Fought The Police
Foto: Wolfgang Baumann Enrique Figueredo penned an article in a recent La Vanguardia, which told a torrid tale… A street battle between youths of Dominican origin and the local police, in the environs...
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A Drop-Off Point for Barcelona’s Snatched Bags?
Foto: chris8800 Thieves like to get rid of bags fast. A 20-something male walking or cycling with a nice lady’s handbag draws attention. In Barceloneta it seems the thieves have a handy drop-off point...
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