{
  "id": 14667514,
  "title": "Man arrested over two armed robberies at Villena service station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/man-arrested-over-two-armed-robberies-at-villena-service-station",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:03:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/10/15/man-arrested-over-two-armed-robberies-at-villena-service-station/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two armed robberies at a service station in Villena. According to prosecutors, the suspect allegedly threatened employees with a knife or sharp object and stole cash from the till during each incident. The Guardia Civil began investigating after the first robbery, which occurred when a man entered the service station and threatened an employee. The same service station was targeted again, with the same method of threat and theft. Investigators linked the two robberies to the same individual and continued their efforts to apprehend him. A day after the second robbery, Biar Local Police alerted the Guardia Civil to a vehicle linked to the investigation. Both police forces located the suspect and identified him. During a search of his vehicle, officers found clothing and cash believed to be connected to the robberies. The suspect was brought before the Villena Court of Instance and released under precautionary measures as the investigation continues.",
  "summary": "The 37-year-old suspect is accused of threatening employees with a knife or other sharp object and stealing cash from the till on two occasions. The Guardia Civil has arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of carrying out two robberies at the same service station in Villena. The investigation began after a man entered the premises […] The post Man arrested over two armed robberies at Villena…",
  "key_points": [
    "37-year-old man arrested for two armed robberies",
    "Suspect threatened employees with knife or sharp object",
    "Cash stolen during each incident at Villena service station"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}