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Arequipa Woman, 66, Found Dead After Violent Home Invasion in Characato

Investigators are probing a suspected robbery that left the victim bound during a predawn break-in.

Overview

  • Police report the break-in occurred around 1:30 a.m. at an Asovich residence, with intruders reportedly using a ladder to access the property.
  • The woman was found bound on the second floor, and two tenants were also restrained; her body was transferred to the Arequipa morgue for a legal autopsy.
  • Preliminary accounts indicate the attackers sought her savings, with about 4,000 soles reported stolen, while the exact cause of death awaits necropsy results.
  • The number of assailants is still being verified, with reports ranging from four suspects to an estimate of roughly six participants.
  • Divincri is leading the investigation as neighbors call for stronger security, citing poor lighting, limited patrols, and recent nearby robberies.