Armed Robbery in Trujillo: $25,000 Stolen in Broad Daylight

Armed Robbery in Trujillo: $25,000 Stolen in Broad Daylight Trujillo, Peru – In a brazen daylight robbery, a motorcyclist was robbed of $25,000 in cash while making employee payments for a transport company. The incident occurred on Guadalupe Victoria Street in the La Esperanza district on June 3, 2025, and was captured on security camera footage. The video shows two armed men on a motorcycle approaching the victim. They quickly snatched the money and escaped. The victim, who has not been identified, was unharmed but understandably shaken. "It all happened so fast," said a nearby witness who wished to remain anonymous. "I saw the men on the motorcycle, and then the money was gone." The police are investigating the robbery. They are reviewing the security footage and searching for the suspects. This incident highlights the ongoing security concerns in the La Esperanza district and the need for improved safety measures for those transporting large sums of cash. The quick actions of the police and the availability of security camera footage offer a glimmer of hope for a swift resolution to this case. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.