The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance was revered by thieving pals for being able to nimbly climb apartment buildings, it has been claimed.
Christian Brueckner's alleged partner-in-crime Manfred Seyferth said the German was nicknamed 'The Climber' by fellow chancers.
But the 64-year-old drifter insists, despite Brueckner being a "great burglar", he eventually steered clear of him due to his alleged interest in young girls.
Having burgled properties together, Seyfreth went on to help secure a rape charge against the Maddie suspect after discovering damning video footage in his apartment.
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