Bs 700,000 Stolen in Cochabamba Robbery Caught on Camera

A brazen robbery occurred in Cochabamba, Bolivia on May 29, 2025, when an elderly woman was robbed of Bs 700,000 by a man wielding a firearm. The incident was captured on security camera footage, which shows the perpetrator wearing a cap and mask, approaching the victim near her vehicle. "This money was for my medical treatment," the victim stated in a subsequent interview. The footage shows the assailant calmly taking the money and fleeing the scene. Authorities are currently reviewing the security footage and conducting an investigation. The swiftness and apparent planning of the crime highlight the need for increased security measures in the area.