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Police Probe Second Theft at Puno Regional Hospital’s Dentistry Office

Hospital leaders plan tighter access controls with new surveillance following the theft of essential equipment.

Overview

  • Thieves forced entry into the Odontología office early Monday, Sept. 15, stealing a laptop, a printer, a halogen lamp and dental surgical pieces.
  • The hospital filed a complaint with the Policía Nacional, which collected fingerprints and began investigative procedures.
  • Authorities requested a formal report from Red de Salud Puno, cited as sharing responsibility for security in common-use areas.
  • Cameras cover main entrances but not shared corridors or consultorios, prompting plans to restrict access during church activities and to reinforce monitoring in uncovered zones.
  • The Patrimony area will value the losses to guide replacement budgeting, while medical and administrative staff press for swift, concrete security measures to protect patient care.