Thefts of large sums of money have plagued Chile in recent years. In March this year, police foiled an attack on Santiago de Chile airport. The truck that was meant to be attacked had $32 million and two people died during the operation.
This Thursday, another fact was presented that shocked the public since this time the robbery was committed and there was no violence.
Security camera footage captured the moment when wads of money were stolen. However, the story does not start there.
🔴#High bridge| This was the theft of $1,400 million from a Brinks company securities car, on Rosa Ester Street with Acceso Sur Calera. The driver would be complicit in the crime. pic.twitter.com/XPaF4cnyF5
— Fernando Ulloa Galaz (@UlloaG_Fernando) July 13, 2023
In the municipality of Punta Alto, a truck belonging to the Brinks company had arrived at a local supermarket to prepare for charging an ATM. Some strange events occurred, of the four members of the party, three decided to go to the toilet and one remained in the vehicle.
Precisely the driver moved the truck and left his companions in the direction of an unestablished route and advanced several blocks to an intersection where he left the vehicle behind.
A video shows that the armored car stops along with two vehicles from which three people get out. They knock on the doors and the driver opens them. They immediately proceed to lower the bags of money in less than two minutes.
While escaping, four people are observed getting into one of the vehicles and fleeing. Preliminary information stated that the amount stolen was 1,400 million pesos, about two million dollars.
The company said workers will be investigated, including those stranded in the supermarket.
Source: Eluniverso

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