Be aware and stay safe when visiting us.

The British Consulate in Alicante has requested that its nationals be on alert when they arrive in either El Altet airport outside Alicante, San Javier Airport in Murcia or Manises airport outside Valencia due to the considerable increase in luggage theft.

The problem has apparently grown to such an importance that it now features on a travel advisory issued by the Foreign Office. The Consulate revealed that people should be careful when going to pick up their rented car at any of these airports, as they may be followed.
 
When the recent arrivals get to the car, they discover that one or more tires are flat, and in the confusion of being offered help their luggage disappears. 

The Consulate also advises that on the E15, A7, A70 and N332 main roads many people have fallen victim to people passing themselves off as plain-clothes policemen, and had valuables stolen as a result.

The Consulate and Neighbourhood watch make it plain that in all cases concerning traffic incidents or inspections, these are only carried out by uniformed members of the police force - be they the National Police, or more typically, the Guardia Civil who will be in green and white vehicles or pairs of motorcycles and be in green unform with ID and high visibility jackets.

Another giveaway is that Guardia Civil traffico officers always carry a sidearm pistol. Unscrupulous people trying to pass themselves off as such do not.

 Remember, 'The Baby Hire Centre' representatives can meet you at airport arrivals to assist you with all of your baby equipment needs.