Thefts at Son Sant Joan Airport: Two Employees in Custody

Arrests at the Airport: Several Thousand Euros Secured

On Tuesday morning there was unrest at Son Sant Joan Airport: according to operational sources, the National Police arrested two employees from different companies. The allegations may sound mundane but are serious — one case involves a stolen waist pouch with cash, the other concerns tampered vending machines.

A Tourist Robbed, Investigators Act

The first incident occurred in the afternoon at around 3:00 p.m. near the baggage carousel. An employee of a service company is said to have taken a waist pouch from a traveler that, according to initial findings, contained around $7,000 and personal documents. Eyewitnesses report that the tourist noticed the loss shortly afterward and alarm bells rang. Camera footage and a rapid trace led officers to the suspect — arrest on the same day.

Money from Machines: Key Trick and Home Search

The second suspect works for a company that services machines at the airport. Investigators suspect that a key was manipulated to regularly siphon off income. Police found €2,320 on the man at the time of his arrest; a subsequent search of his home uncovered an additional €2,240. Together with the alleged theft in the other case, the amount seized adds up to well over ten thousand euros.

Both incidents were recorded separately, and the accused were questioned in different proceedings. Relevant tips from airport staff and surveillance camera footage played a central role, according to the police.

Notice to Travelers and Employees

The National Police used the opportunity to warn travelers: valuables should not be left unattended, especially when boarding and disembarking buses, in parking garages, and in busy transit areas. Employees were reminded to hand in found items properly — otherwise criminal and employment consequences may follow.

Local colleagues who have worked at the terminals for years say such cases are rare but not impossible: "You trust the people who are here every day," says a baggage handling employee, "and then you're surprised when one of your own takes a risk."

The investigations are ongoing. In the first half of September the National Police had already carried out intensive checks at the airport — more than 3,500 border checks and several arrests. The authority now wants to clarify whether the current cases fit into a larger context.

For travelers: anyone who loses something should report it immediately and notify the location where the item was found. Especially at airports, where hectic activity and crowds come together, caution is the best prevention.