The local police surprised two men from Campos del Rio while they were robbing a property in the Minas of Gilico area and arrested the men after chasing them across nearby countryside.
The men, R.N.I. aged 24, and J.A.S.R. aged 46 ,were arrested, after police fouind their vehicle nearby containing property stolen from the dwelling.
They are suspected of breaking into the propèrty by cutting through a metal blind and then forcing the lock on the door.
The local po9lice acted in conunction with the Guardia Civil to make the arrest on September 23.
The cooperation of local residents is essential in order to tackle the widespread burlgary of country properties.
The suspects have appeared before magistrates in Caravaca.
