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Mercedes Ninci Victim of Car Break-In While Reporting at Hospital Garrahan

The theft forced cancellation of a planned trip, exposing vulnerabilities in the city’s security.

Mercedes Ninci. Captura TV.
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Overview

  • She left her Radio Mitre vehicle parked near the hospital during coverage of a 24-hour strike against budget cuts.
  • Per police reports, thieves forced the driver’s lock and used an electronic inhibitor to lower windows and access the trunk.
  • Stolen items included her purse, DNI, credit and debit cards, and a recently loaded SUBE transport card.
  • On Instagram, Ninci detailed the theft’s fallout, from replacing documents to halted automatic payments.
  • The latest incident follows a violent home invasion in March 2024, intensifying calls for improved Buenos Aires security.