During the last months, thefts in Bogotá have increased significantlyreports from the Bogotá Metropolitan Police indicate that one of the most stolen items are cell phones.
Recently, it was known of a attempted robbery that shocked the residents of the Muzú neighborhood, in the town of Puente Aranda. Images captured by the sector’s security cameras recorded the exact moment when a young woman was dragged for more than three blocks by an individual on a motorcycle who was trying to take her cell phone.
“I was working and Right at that moment there were a lot of people because it is rush hour, it was around 5 or 6 in the afternoon.. It turns out that when we saw, the girl was hanging from the attacker who was dragging her throughout the sector. In the videos you can see how he drags her,” said a neighbor from the area, visibly shaken by what happened.
What happened aroused discomfort and indignation among the residents of the sector, who decided to intervene to stop the aggressor and help the young woman.
Thanks to the quick action of the residents, the attack was stopped and the well-being of the woman who was a victim of theft was ensured; However, it is known that she ended up with some injuries to her body.
The Bogotá Metropolitan Police has reported that in the town of Puente Aranda there has been a reduction in crime rates, insecurity continues to be a significant problem. The institution has assured that so far in 2024, around 1,743 people have been victims of various crimes in the town.
ALEJANDRA HERNÁNDEZ TORRES
DIGITAL SCOPE EDITORIAL
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