Carjackers Rob Family Transporting Elderly Woman to Doctor in La Matanza

This brazen act of violence in La Matanza, where a family was robbed of their vehicle while attending to an elderly relative, underscores the pervasive insecurity plaguing our communities. The footage, showing criminals surrounding the car and menacing the occupants, is a stark reminder of the daily dangers faced by ordinary citizens. The victim's daughter's account of previous home invasions and constant fear paints a grim picture of life in this neighborhood, where residents feel increasingly vulnerable.

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They didn't understand that we couldn't get her out. They said 'Get her out or I'll kill her.'

It is deeply distressing that such an incident occurred while the family was trying to get an 86-year-old woman, who has mobility issues, to a medical appointment. The criminals showed no regard for the woman's condition, demanding her immediate removal from the car under threat. This level of callousness is unacceptable and speaks to a breakdown in public safety that demands urgent attention.

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My brother, I don't know where he got the strength from, picked her up in his arms and dragged her out of the car.

The repeated intrusions into homes, even with elderly residents present, and the theft of personal belongings like televisions and cell phones, demonstrate a pattern of escalating criminal activity. The constant fear and distress experienced by residents, as described by the daughter, are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a larger problem. We, as a community, must demand better protection and a more effective response from authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, especially the most vulnerable.

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We are tired. This is not new. They have entered the house twice with my mother inside.