Uruguay
Carlos Negro said the robbery of an 82-year-old woman in Malvín Norte is concerning
The Interior Minister said the identification of the perpetrator is well advanced. He also said the police operation in the area will continue.
The Interior Minister of Uruguay, Carlos Negro, expressed his concern this Wednesday over the violent robbery suffered days earlier by an 82-year-old woman in Malvín Norte, according to Caras y Caretas Uruguay.
According to that outlet, the woman was walking in the Alto Perú and Taboba area when a criminal riding a bicycle snatched her purse, knocked her to the ground, dragged her, and fled. The incident was captured by a security camera at a nearby home and sparked reactions on social media.
Regarding the investigation, Negro said the identification of the person responsible is well advanced. He also underscored his concern about the security situation in Malvín Norte and noted that the Police are maintaining an operation there with several patrol teams.
At a press conference during an activity of the National Rehabilitation Institute, the minister said the police presence will continue in the neighborhood and that the goal is to prevent incidents of this kind.
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