Home searched in San Nicolás, NL, over Banco del Bienestar robbery of approx. 5 million pesos

Federal and state authorities conducted a search of a residence in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, as part of their investigation into a significant robbery. The incident involved the theft of approximately 5 million pesos (about $250,000 USD) from a branch of Banco del Bienestar in Guadalupe.

The operation took place at a property in the Hacienda Los Morales neighborhood and involved elements from the Secretariat of Public Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), agents from the State Investigations Agency (AEI), and specialists in drug trafficking investigations. Police information suggests that the investigation into the robbery led authorities to this specific property due to suspicions of a connection to the individuals who carried out the heist.

The robbery occurred on Monday at the Banco del Bienestar branch located on Hermosillo Street in the Torremolinos La Fe neighborhood, near the border with Apodaca. Initial reports indicate that the perpetrators used firearms to take the money before escaping. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any arrests were made during the search or if any evidence related to the assault was recovered.

This operation is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to identify and apprehend those responsible for the multi-million peso theft from Banco del Bienestar, which is considered one of the most impactful criminal incidents in the Monterrey metropolitan area recently.