Overview
- An Argentine family reported that thieves forced entry into the Mirador del Faro condominium in La Serena, stole a Toyota Hilux SRX and US$3,500, and escaped after breaking the main gate.
- Carabineros received the complaint and opened an investigation into the reported break‑in, which occurred shortly after midnight on Monday.
- The Argentine Embassy issued safety guidance and shared emergency consular numbers for travelers following recent robberies affecting visitors in several regions of Chile.
- Authorities and media describe recurring tactics targeting tourists, including tire‑puncture scams, vehicle blockades known as encerronas, and thefts from cars in shopping‑mall parking areas.
- Chile’s government says its summer Plan Verano expands road checks and police presence in tourist areas, while embassy advice stresses using digital payments, securing belongings, and carrying international health insurance and proper documentation.