The Guardia Civil in Nerja have arrested a 20 year old youth in connection with a series of robberies and bag snatchings in the centre of town at the end of February.
The youth was quite violent when carrying out his thefts and made his escape each time on a moto. The police have recovered numerous cameras, credit cards, jewellery, leather handbags travelers cheques and cash to the value of €12,000.
All the robberies were carried out against foreign residents.