A woman in Cordoba was attacked by two armed thieves on a motorcycle as she was leaving her house to go to work. The incident was captured on a security camera, showing the victim trying to resist and run away to avoid being robbed. The robbery took place on the morning of Friday, June 14th, around 6:20 am on Sucre Street at 2100.
The victim, Cecilia, shared her terrifying experience, stating that one of the thieves got off the motorcycle and demanded her cellphone at gunpoint. She tried to fight back and was grabbed by her purse. When she resisted, the thief fired a shot into the air to intimidate her. Cecilia recounted, “I’m still in shock. This morning when I was leaving my building, a motorcycle with two people turned the corner. One of them got off and kept yelling at me to give him my cellphone at gunpoint. I tried to go back, and he grabbed my purse. I resisted a little, and he fired a shot. That’s when I opened my hands, and they left.”
After the incident, Cecilia contacted the police through a WhatsApp group she shares with her neighbors, who have also experienced similar situations in the area. She expressed her gratitude for being alive and recounted the items stolen from her, including her wallet, money, work cellphone, and glasses. She emphasized the emotional and financial toll of the robbery, saying, “It’s a real problem because everything is money. One works hard to have everything they have.”
Cecilia highlighted the frequency of such crimes in the area, mentioning incidents of car theft, vandalism, and motorcycle robbery among her neighbors. She criticized the lack of police presence and effectiveness in the area, stating, “They often send a police officer who is just staring at their phone. It’s a free-for-all. I leave early for work, and they are out there ruining people’s lives.”
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by individuals in urban areas and the need for improved security measures to protect residents from such violent crimes. Cecilia’s bravery and resilience in the face of adversity are commendable, and her story sheds light on the impact of such traumatic events on victims and communities. It is essential for authorities to address these security concerns and work towards creating safer environments for all residents.