Robbers ambush armoured truck, steal $500,000

A gang of robbers intercepted an armoured truck at the Banco Ciudad offices in Parque Chacabuco and stole $500,000 while holding the drivers at gunpoint.

The truck was ambushed by the three men as it was stationed outside the bank, located on Asamblea Av. 642. The robbers had been standing in line pretending to be clients and ran outside the moment they saw the truck arrive.

According to police officials and witnesses, the perpetrators were carrying heavy weaponry and after taking the money they also stripped the drivers off their weapons.

After taking the money, the robbers escaped in a red vehicle that was waiting for them nearby.