PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – A substantial sum was stolen from an ATM in the famous Zona Romantica area of Puerto Vallarta in a heist that came to light earlier this Sunday. Local Municipal Police and Investigative Police personnel are unraveling this alarming incident’s details.
The theft was discovered on Sunday morning when elements of the tourist police noticed visible damage to an ATM located at the intersection of Abedul and Amapas streets in the Olas Altas neighborhood. Although initially, the incident was just noted, the gravity of the situation was realized when personnel from the ATM company arrived to refill the machine around noon, only to find the device pried open and emptied.
The municipal authorities reported the incident to the agent of the Public Ministry, who then directed the appropriate records to be filed. A meticulous investigation has been initiated, with the Investigative Police taking charge after an Approved Police Report was filed after informing the agent of the Public Ministry.
The amount looted from the ATM hasn’t been disclosed yet but is speculated to be a significant sum, elevating the concern surrounding this robbery. The authorities are tirelessly working to identify the individuals responsible for this brazen act of daylight robbery. They are appealing to the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the culprits.
The residents and business community of Puerto Vallarta are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police as efforts intensify to nab those behind this audacious heist, restore the stolen funds, and bolster security measures.
As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge concerning the identities of the perpetrators and the exact amount absconded from the ATM.
