The respected “La Vanguardia” newspaper reported on Wednesday October 19th that Barcelona was experiencing 31 reported robberies per hour, every hour. The article is entitled “Barcelona sufrió 31 robos cada hora durante el primer semestre de 2011″ or “Barcelona suffers 31 robberies every hour during the first semester of 2011.” That’s one every two...
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 laptop, insulin kit, assisted breathing machine, cameras and his cell phone. His traveling companion is waiting at the...
Carrer Bòria, Barcelona – Sunday October 23rd 2011 – 15.00hrs Four people walk into a bar on Carrer Bòria, three men and one woman. They aren’t noticed initially, but they are soon to commit a crime, and get a surprise. The four stop for a moment, look around and turn to leave. On the...
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 – is located in Plaça Sant Agustí Vell, on the corner with Carrer Portal Nou. It was known...
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 hung up two Mexican hammocks on the boughs of the tree, having chosen one large...
A “Robbed in Barcelona” exclusive. A selection of never-before-seen photos of pick-pocketing incidents in Barcelona. These photos were sent to us this week. The photographer has requested anonymity. The photos were taken approximately two years ago in Calle Princesa and around Jaume I metro area. 1. On Carrer Princesa, on the Picasso Museum side....
The following account of a robbery in Barcelona was written for us by Janice who is from the UK. She writes: I, too, was a victim in Barcelona. With my friend watching-on, whilst I clutched my purse, a woman with the skills of a world class magician stole money from me. There is no...
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