QUINTANA ROO.- Yesterday afternoon, Thursday, October 31, a million-dollar robbery was recorded in the Polígono Sur de Cancún, where two armed individuals seized millions of pesos.
After 6 p.m. the emergency number received the report of the robbery. immediately elements of the Municipal Police They moved to superblock 326, block 8, lot 14, in the Jardines del Sur I subdivision.
It was revealed that two armed men entered a house at the aforementioned address and took the money, they also threatened the owner with a gun.
According to what was reported, the assailants took 10 million pesos in cash, corresponding to the payroll payment for a construction company. Besides They stole two million pesos additional and a jewelry box valued at four million pesos, which adds a total of 16 million pesos.
Los thieves quickly escaped in a white Peugeot van with SZ-2116-N license plates, abandoned on 135th Avenue.
The security cameras of the subdivision They caught the suspectsone dressed in a purple shirt and the other in a white shirt.
The Investigation Police Robbery Group continued working at the scene, while police units intensified the search for those responsible in the El Pedregal neighborhood. So far there are no arrests.
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**Interview on the Recent Robbery in Cancún**
**Interviewer (I):** Thank you for joining us today. We are discussing the shocking incident that unfolded in Cancún yesterday, where a substantial amount of money was stolen in a brazen robbery. To shed light on this matter, we have security analyst, Dr. Elena Rivera with us. Dr. Rivera, can you summarize what happened during the robbery?
**Dr. Elena Rivera (ER):** Thank you for having me. Yesterday in Cancún, two armed men entered a residence in the Jardines del Sur I subdivision around 6 p.m. They threatened the homeowner and took an astonishing 10 million pesos, which was meant for the payroll of a construction company. On top of that, they stole an additional 2 million pesos and a jewelry box valued at 4 million pesos, bringing the total to 16 million pesos.
**I:** That’s an alarming amount. How did the authorities respond to this incident?
**ER:** The Municipal Police were quick to act. Upon receiving the emergency call, they arrived at the scene promptly. The police are now investigating the security footage from the subdivision, which captured images of the suspects—one wearing a purple shirt and the other in white. This evidence could be crucial in identifying and apprehending them.
**I:** It’s good to hear that they have some leads from surveillance. Do we know how the thieves fled the scene?
**ER:** Yes, they escaped in a white Peugeot van with specific license plates, SZ-2116-N, which was later abandoned on 135th Avenue. This detail is also vital for law enforcement as they continue their investigation.
**I:** In your opinion, what does this incident say about the current security situation in Cancún?
**ER:** Incidents like these can understandably raise concerns in the community. While Cancún is a major tourist destination, it is not immune to crime. It highlights the urgent need for heightened security measures, particularly in residential areas that may be perceived as less vulnerable.
**I:** Thank you, Dr. Rivera, for your insights. It’s indeed a troubling situation. We hope authorities can swiftly apprehend those responsible and enhance safety for the community.
**ER:** Thank you for having me. Let’s hope for a quick resolution to this case.
**I:** Thank you, and to our viewers, stay safe and stay informed.