The Red Cross branch La Florida reported this Tuesday that has been the victim of a series of consecutive robberies. These have been recorded on four occasions since June to date andThe losses are valued at approximately 20 million pesos.
Representatives of the entity told the newspaper The nation The first incident occurred in June, when unknown persons stole some bench-type seats at the entrance of the branch, located at Lía Aguirre 195.
The robberies subsequently continued on the following dates:
- Night from Thursday 18th to Friday 19th July
- Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st July
- Monday 22nd to Tuesday 23rd July
According to reports, the criminals had tried to steal the property on a previous occasion without success, returning later in the early hours of Saturday to complete the robbery and repeating the action the following night.
It was detailed that The stolen items include vital medical equipment such as two professional AEDs, two new sphygmomanometers, an electrocardiograph, infusion or perfusion pumps, as well as three 15-gauge gas cylinders and a new wheelchair. They also took cash from volunteer fees and raffles (between 700 and 900 thousand pesos) and funds raised in social actions totaling approximately 120,000 pesos.
Besides, The loss of new clothing in excellent condition, footwear, merchandise in sleeves donated for street routes, a printer, a 15-gallon stove, a large Bluetooth FM Radio Portable Speaker with double speakers, educational materials for children with ASD and different abilities, as well as various supplies used in training for both volunteers and the community were reported.
“We also deeply regret the theft of institutional vests, the improper use of which could pose a risk to the community,” they said.
Fabrizzio Badaracco, president of the Red Cross La Florida branch, He called on the community to be alert and to collaborate with any relevant information that could help in the investigation of these crimes.
“We urge the relevant authorities to take firm action to ensure the recovery of the stolen items and guarantee the security of our facilities and resources for humanitarian service,” he said.
For more information or to collaborate with the Red Cross La Florida branch, please contact [email protected].
2024-07-23 22:50:00