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The National Police arrested a swindler in specialized stores selling art (04/03/2015)

It made ​​purchases in four establishments in the city of Murcia in the amount of 45,500 euros, not paying any

Agents of the National Police have arrested the alleged author of several scams conducted in four locations of Murcia, dedicated to the sale of decorative objects and art.

The investigation began on February 16 when the head of one of the establishments dedicated to the sale of paintings, was informed in Precinct of San Andrés, a person came to his home and pretending highly solvent and tricked booked a lot of pictures, which took part, saying that would pay later;

to win the trust of the manager of the establishment the scammer gave all data and contact telephone number.

In subsequent days three other outlets selling gift items complaints were received, narrating similar facts, using in some of the fake check stubs purchases and in all cases giving a false identity.

Last Friday, the researchers were able to identify the alleged con man, a boy of 62 years old neighbor of Murcia, his home was located and arrested him;

recovered almost all of the items purchased with deception.

Among the recovered effects include 30 paintings, including oils and watercolors by various authors, its value ranges between 300 and 4000 euros;

three racks;

twelve marks and a briefcase of paintings.

The operation was conducted by agents of the District Police Station San Andrés Superior National Police Headquarters of Murcia.

Source: Jefatura Superior de Policía de la Región de Murcia

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