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Driver Beaten During Armed Robbery in Canóvanas

Published Nov 4, 2026, 2:38 PM ASTvia Primera Hora

Also reported by Telemundo PR.

A driver was beaten during an armed robbery reported Wednesday at 11:40 AM on road PR-957 in front of the Quintas de Altamira neighborhood in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. According to the complaint, the driver was intercepted by two criminals in a white Hyundai Elantra who, using threats and intimidation with firearms, took from him a Glock pistol, a chain, and his vehicle keys.

They also took an undetermined amount of cash. The victim alleged that one of the assailants struck him in the head with a firearm. His condition is unknown.

The investigation was referred to the Robbery Division of the Criminal Investigations Corps (CIC) of Carolina.

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