Overview
- Police identified the detainee as Juan Carlos A. C., 17, who was captured in flagrante and transferred to AREINCRI Juliaca for procedures.
- The robbery occurred Tuesday night in the Santa Ana, Los Geranios and Los Gecinos areas, where a pair was assaulted with a knife and other riders joined the pursuit.
- PNP intelligence personnel and municipal serenazgo intervened during the chase and rescued the detainee from an attempted lynching.
- Witnesses reported that a second suspect escaped toward Santa Mónica and that the knife allegedly used in the assault was recovered by officers.
- Residents set the blue mototaxi on fire after the arrest and complained of a roughly 30‑minute police response and limited nighttime patrols.