Armed Robbery in Ciudad Juárez: Beauty Supply Store Loses 180,000 Pesos
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, May 7th – Armed individuals robbed a beauty supply store in the Nuevo Hipódromo neighborhood of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, on Wednesday, May 6th. The assailants made off with approximately 180,000 pesos in cash. No arrests have been made as authorities continue their investigation.
Details of the Robbery
The incident occurred around midday on Wednesday at a business located at the intersection of Jiménez and La Boquilla streets. According to official reports, the robbers arrived in a red vehicle, entered the establishment, and immediately subdued an employee who was present.
Once inside, the armed suspects demanded the available cash and took approximately 180,000 pesos. Following the robbery, they fled the scene in the same vehicle. Minutes later, the car was discovered abandoned in the vicinity of the Nuevo Hipódromo neighborhood.
Police Response and Investigation
Municipal police officers responded to the scene after receiving an emergency call via 911. Officers gathered information from the store’s employees and secured the vehicle used by the perpetrators. The area was cordoned off to allow authorities to conduct their work.
The Attorney General’s Office of Chihuahua has opened an investigation into the case. Forensic experts are reviewing nearby security camera footage in an effort to identify the escape route and potential suspects. Authorities are exploring several lines of inquiry, including the method of the assault and its possible connection to other similar incidents in the area. As of now, no arrests have been reported.
Context of Recent Crime in the Area
This robbery is not an isolated incident, as the same area has experienced other business robberies recently, prompting increased surveillance operations. The ongoing investigation by the Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office includes analyzing witness testimonies and evidence collected at the scene.
Separate Fraud Case Involving IMSS Pensioners
In an unrelated development, three individuals were arrested for allegedly defrauding IMSS pensioners in Chihuahua. Reports indicate that elderly individuals were persuaded to hand over sums of money with the promise of increased pension amounts. The total amount defrauded is estimated at 1,340,000 pesos, with 22 victims having officially filed complaints.
The investigation reveals that the fraudsters orchestrated a scheme involving simulated calls with a supposed IMSS delegate in Chihuahua to gain trust. They then demanded additional payments from the victims, promising retroactive benefits that were never delivered. The case is ongoing, and authorities have not ruled out the involvement of more individuals in the fraud network.
