During the program Direct Impactof Guatevisionimages of a security camera that captured the moment when two men on board a motorcycle intercept a young woman in the Real Las Tapias streetin zone 18. The attackers threaten her and steal her belongings before fleeing. Neighbors of the sector indicated that this type of assaults is frequent, especially against people who use the public transport.
In the recording it is observed that the victim is waiting for the bus when the two men approach and one of them gets off to struggle with her while he snatches her belongings.
Before the assault, a under-agewho is presumed to be a student, who was at the scene. Upon noticing the attack, the minor flee to protect yourself.
The images show the speed with which the assailants act and the risk to which people are exposed at that point.
“It is the reality that workers face”
During the analysis of the case it was indicated that the fact reflects the reality faced by many hard-working Guatemalans when they use public transportation to get around.
It was also stated that “You can no longer stop and wait for the truck.”, in reference to the fear of those who use stops on public roads.
They point out lack of response to thefts
The recurrence of these crimes and the response of the authorities were questioned in the program. “This happens because the law is not applied quickly.”, he expressed.
Furthermore, it was warned about the normalization of these facts: “The important thing here is not that it be normalized; This is when the authority is going to let this stop being normal”.
Neighbors reiterated that robberies in the sector occur constantly, especially during times when people go out to work or return to their homes.
*Stay up to date with the Now newsletter. Key information at the moment it happens. Subscribe here.