Thieves at large on camino

[sandels]

Pilgrims beware of thieves. Two men traveling along the Camino seen today in Burgos. They were in Los Arcos a few days ago, and they stole many cell phones and hundreds of euros from pilgrims’ rooms in the middle of the night. These thieves are walking the Camino with us. The tourist office in Logrono has their photos but is not sharing with the albergues. Police have been notified. Please beware and take caution with your valuables.

 

[nycwalking]

Sorry to hear.

Keep valuables with you at ALL times!

 

[maruska89]

Thats so upsetting! I was there in Los Arcos a month ago when they also stole a bunch of phones, money etc. Luckily I wasn't staying at the municipal that time. I sure hope they catch them soon!

 

[Stephen]

Mobile phones sitting unattended while they are charged must present easy pickings for thieves in albergues.
If pilgrims brought power packs they could charge them and later they could be used to power up the phones.
They don't cost much compared to the price of a phone. It could be money well spent.

 

[trecile]

Mobile phones sitting unattended while they are charged must present easy pickings for thieves in albergues.
If pilgrims brought power packs they could charge them and later they could be used to power up the phones.
They don't cost much compared to the price of a phone. It could be money well spent.

I have a power pack for emergencies, but usually I can charge my phone in my bunk with me. I use a 10 foot/3 meter charging cable, and am almost always able to reach an outlet from my bunk.

 

[Lance Chambers]

I take and old, cheap, servicable phone with me and l don't care if anyone steals it. In fact having that phone would be punishment enough for any thief.

 

[SuGardner]

Mobile phones sitting unattended while they are charged must present easy pickings for thieves in albergues.
If pilgrims brought power packs they could charge them and later they could be used to power up the phones.
They don't cost much compared to the price of a phone. It could be money well spent.

That's my Plan!!!

 

[Zen Librarian]

Friday 1 June at Roncesvalles, more than 5 people lost money and passports. The thieves check in as pilgrims, steal stuff at night and disappear before wake up time. Keep your valuables close to your body at all times, under the pillow at night is not close enough! From hospitalera at Roncesvalles albergue.

 

[Catie O]

Why aren't they sharing the photos with the Albergues? It would make sense to share so people can be on the look out.

 

[Icacos]

Why aren't they sharing the photos with the Albergues? It would make sense to share so people can be on the look out.

I’m sure I know people who would tell me that it hasn’t been proven that these people are thieves; it is ‘alleged’ that they are thieves. One can open oneself to libel charges if one maligns someone just on suspicion. Where is @Kanga when we need her.

 

[trecile]

Friday 1 June at Roncesvalles, more than 5 people lost money and passports. The thieves check in as pilgrims, steal stuff at night and disappear before wake up time. Keep your valuables close to your body at all times, under the pillow at night is not close enough! From hospitalera at Roncesvalles albergue.

The albergue in Roncesvalles has lockers with locks and keys for each pilgrim. Why aren't they being used??

 

[Telboyo]

Why aren't they sharing the photos with the Albergues? It would make sense to share so people can be on the look out.

Data protection, they probably have not got consent from the alleged criminals, if they shared these pictures they would've reaching the law.

 

[Marbe2]

With regards to thieves, I have been robbed during a monastery retreat! And Thieves along the camino as most of us know are nothing new! We usually stay in a private room or accommodation and we still keep valuables on us or in a locked Locker or even a safe if the accommodation has one. When we stay in a shared room accommodation I never, ever leave my valuables separate. They are always attached to me and I use a plastic bag while we are in the shower to cover valuables.

 

[haggis]

The albergue in Roncesvalles has lockers with locks and keys for each pilgrim. Why aren't they being used??

Because they have been broken into ad well

 

[haggis]

Because they have been broken into ad well

Sad to say but trust no one

 

[Zen Librarian]

The albergue in Roncesvalles has lockers with locks and keys for each pilgrim. Why aren't they being used??

Ask the pilgrims....