Armed robbery of money changer in Yacuiba leaves man with bullet wound in border zone
A man was wounded by gunfire during a robbery of a money changer in San José de Pocitos, Yacuiba. Police activated Plan Z to capture the robbers.
Armed robbery on the Argentine border leaves man injured
A gunshot wounded the son-in-law of a money changer during a robbery recorded on Tuesday in San José de Pocitos, in the commercial zone of Yacuiba, on Tarija Avenue, according to reporting by El Deber.
The incident occurred in broad daylight. Two money changers were seated behind their counter when one of the robbers approached, pointed a weapon at them and forced them to leave the premises. The assailant took the money and fled.
Attempting to follow the thief by the escape route, the money changer and his son-in-law drew too close. The robber fired a shot that struck the son-in-law. The injured man was immediately evacuated to a medical centre.
The amount of money stolen has not been determined. According to police, two people participated in the robbery, although only one directly confronted the victims.
After receiving notice, authorities mobilised personnel from the Special Force for Crime Fighting (FELCC) to begin investigations at the scene. Additionally, "Plan Z" was activated with the objective of locating and apprehending those responsible for the robbery.
Source: El Deber