Help - daughter robbed in Lloret de Mar

suzybloo

Can anyone give me any info - I dont know where else to ask - my daughter was robbed of all her money in Lloret de Mar yesteday, when she was distracted, unfortunately it was all her money for the week, she had forgotten to leave it in the safe. A gypsy was begging and touched her hand while she was purchasing something and someone else bumped into her at the same time, it wasnt until later she realised what happened - thats the jist of it and I have managed to get money to her. She was able to verify who the woman was from a book of mug shots at the police station, and has been told to appear in court tomorrow. The police man who delivered the paperwork for this was less than nice and told her she better turn up or she will go to jail. As she is only 18, she is beside herself never having seen inside a court house in all her days - can anyone tell me what it will be like etc so I can put her mind at rest - she has been on the phone crying all night. I know you are all a great bunch of folk on here and I am sure someone will maybe have been on the same situation. Many thanks folks
Suzybloo

melb

Is she on holiday with a tour company? I would have hoped that the Travel Rep would be able to offer advice and assistance.

mummyyummy_2

could you try the spanish embassy (london???) or does she have travel insurance? there should be legal cover on that! hope this helps a bit xmyx

simpywimpy

I would get in touch with the tour rep asap! My son was robbed in Spain and they were really helpful.

Diamond_Olly

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/europe/spain

If she needs support - ask the British consulate in Madrid - details on FCO link shown above

indiegirl_2

I second the British Consulate - they would be able to advise re the information she's been given regarding her appearance in court. They may also be able to assist with translation if she required assistance.

LesD

There's a British Consulate in Barcelona:

Contact details

Consulado General Britanico
Avda Diagonal 477 - 13
08036 Barcelona

Tel.: (+ 34) 933666200
Fax: (+ 34) 933666221

E-mail: [EMAIL="barcelonaconsulate@fco.gov.uk"]barcelonaconsulate@fco.gov.uk[/EMAIL]

Consul General: David Smith.
HM Consul Trade and Investment: Andrew Morris
British Vice Consul and Head of Consular Section: Mark Smithson

suzybloo

many thanks for all your replies. She has spoken to her tour operator and they have an interpreter and transport sorted now. She is concerned about what the set up will be in court - hopefully it will be a small courtroom and not too overpowering. Thankfully she is insured so the money aspect doesnt matter but she is still quite emotional. Seemingly they are trying to catch this group of Eastern European gypsies as there have been a number of robberies in the past two weeks. From what we can gather the court appearance is to save her going back at a later date as she can identify the gypsy from the photographs. Once again many thanks for your replies - this whole forum is a godsend, and the people on it are wee gems!!!