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Couple Steals 81-Year-Old’s Life Savings in Villa BallesterCuento del Tío

Police are reviewing security footage following the family’s release of video of the suspects.

Overview

  • The duo intercepted the man on the street, addressed him by name, claimed to be friends of his son and asked to store money.
  • They gained entry to his home, distracted him at his hiding place and left with about US$29,830.
  • The theft was recorded by the victim’s security cameras, and the family circulated the footage to help identify the pair.
  • The victim believes they learned his name at La Perla, the bar where he regularly eats, after overhearing him on the phone.
  • The family filed a complaint at Comisaría 9ª, investigators are checking nearby cameras, and neighbors report similar scams by the same couple with no arrests reported.