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Brothers Robbed in Broad Daylight at Shopping Center

Published Sep 9, 2026, 7:16 AM ASTvia Primera Hora

Two brothers were robbed in broad daylight on Tuesday at the Plaza Trujillo Alto shopping center’s parking lot, near a Banco Popular branch. The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 PM as the brothers, one 79 years old, exited their 2019 white Mitsubishi Mirage. According to the complaint, two masked individuals on a black motorcycle with orange accents on the wheels announced the robbery.

The 79-year-old brother handed over $640 in cash and his wallet, which contained $14 and various cards and identifications. The other brother was robbed of $10 in cash from his pocket. The case was referred to Agent Manuel López Escobar and his supervisor, Sergeant Caraballo, of the Carolina Criminal Investigations Corps’ Robbery Division.

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