The first pickpocket hunter in the Canary Islands, in Alcúdia: "An increasingly worrying situation"

AlcudiaThe presence of pickpockets in areas like the historic center and the bus stop in Alcúdia has become a recurring problem that worries both residents and visitors. Faced with this situation, one resident of the town has decided to take matters into his own hands: he filmed the suspected thieves and She shares the videos on social media through the account @sk11noninavideosto raise awareness among the local population and demand increased vigilance.

The recordings, which have already surpassed one million views, show various situations in which pickpockets attempt to steal from tourists or passersby. "This year I decided to record some videos again and upload them so that people can see what's happening and be more alert," he explains. "I'm very happy to see that so many people, both Spanish and tourists, have seen them, and that many have thanked me," he adds.

According to him, this problem is not new. "I started noticing this situation in 2018, when pickpockets were already appearing in the town of Alcúdia," he recalls. At that time, he went to the Civil Guard to report the incidents and provide photos and videos as evidence.

The most recent videos show thwarted theft attempts. "In one of the videos, you can see them trying to rob a tourist, but when I realized what was happening, I yelled 'Pickpocket!' and the robbery didn't happen," he explains. He also claims to have identified several people operating in different parts of town, "even at the bus station, where two men and a woman usually hang out." Market days, he says, are especially problematic. "The thieves are here almost every day, but on market days, which are Tuesdays and Sundays, there are so many reported robberies... and imagine all the ones that go unreported; it's a disaster," he laments. The man says he's only gone out to film once with friends "to be safer," but notes that other acquaintances have told him they'd like to join in the future. However, he admits that he sometimes feels discouraged: "Sometimes I get fed up because it seems like nothing changes, but I'll keep filming as long as it helps people be careful."

He believes the problem extends far beyond Alcúdia. "This isn't an isolated problem in the town: it's a large mafia operating throughout Mallorca, in the villages, in the markets, and also in Palma. There are so many of them, and their numbers are growing," he denounces, demanding a stronger response from the authorities.

With the tourist season now over, he's hopeful the situation will improve: "Luckily, the season is over, and supposedly, there won't be as many robberies in the town until the next one begins." However, he assures that he will continue his work as long as necessary: "I'm not looking for trouble or fame; I'm doing it to help. I'm worried about the townspeople and the tourists, because the robberies are most frequent in the summer. Alcúdia is a beautiful place and deserves to be peaceful and safe for everyone."