The local police arrested a suspected house thief in Calasparra last Tuesday as he attempted to dispose of stolen goods on the black market.
The detainee, aged 21, Spanish, has numerous previous criminal convictions.
The man was arrested on suspicion of robbing a house in Calle Cervantes by climbing over a neighbouring balcony and breaking a door and a window while the occupants were absent.
A gun used for hunting, a plasma television, a music centre and four fishing rods were stolen.
According to the police the investigation continues and further arrests may be made.
