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Residents Burn Mototaxi After Knife-Point Robbery in Juliaca as Police Hold Teen Suspect

Neighbors cite scarce night patrols as the reason for acting.

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.