Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – In the early hours of the morning, two gas stations in Puerto Vallarta were the targets of armed robberies, sending shockwaves through the local community. The assailant, armed with a gun and believed to be aided by an accomplice, successfully carried out the robberies, escaping with cash and cell phones from the locations.
The first incident occurred just after 4 a.m. at the La Bahía gas station on Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue, opposite the Joya hospital. The perpetrator, dressed in black and wielding a firearm, threatened an employee and fled with 3,900 pesos and a cell phone. According to reports, the suspect arrived at the scene on a motorcycle accompanied by another individual.
As municipal police were documenting the incident at La Bahía, a second robbery was reported at the gas station located on México Avenue and Politécnico Nacional, opposite the former municipal slaughterhouse. This robbery mirrored the first, with the assailant threatening staff and escaping with cash and cell phones.
Municipal authorities, upon reviewing surveillance footage, confirmed that the same individual was responsible for both robberies. This revelation has intensified the urgency of the investigation, now a joint effort between municipal officers and the State Prosecutor’s Office.
Currently, there have been no arrests in these cases, and the search for the suspects continues. The incidents have prompted a widespread police operation in an attempt to locate the criminals. The community is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
These consecutive robberies have raised concerns about public safety, particularly among those working night shifts. The municipal authorities have reassured the public that they are taking all necessary measures to apprehend the suspects and prevent further incidents of this nature.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Residents and businesses are encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement and maintain a heightened awareness of their surroundings during this ongoing investigation.
