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Fourth Robbery Hits Chiclayo Jeweler With S/450,000 in Gold Stolen

Police and prosecutors have opened an investigation with the store pledging cooperation.

Agentes policiales llegaron a lugar atacado por hampones.
Chiclayo: roban por cuarta vez joyería del centro y se llevan S/450 mil en alhajas de oro

Overview

  • The overnight break-in targeted Oro Malca on Avenida Balta in central Chiclayo around Nov. 8–9.
  • Thieves cut exterior power to disable cameras, forced entry with a crowbar, and escaped via the roof.
  • More than 100 gold pieces were taken along with about S/2,000 in cash, according to the owner.
  • The owner says this is the fourth robbery in under six years and reports display cases left empty and finances devastated.
  • Oro Malca issued a statement saying it is working with the Policía Nacional and Ministerio Público as downtown merchants press for stronger security.