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Thief Robs Popular Soup Kitchen 5 Times in Ate, Peru
🇵🇪 Peru /Crime & Justice

Thief Robs Popular Soup Kitchen 5 Times in Ate, Peru

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A popular soup kitchen in Huaycán, Ate, Peru, was repeatedly robbed by a single individual over several days.
  • The suspect stole gas cylinders, groceries, and cooking utensils, impacting the preparation of meals for over 100 vulnerable families and the elderly.
  • Police apprehended a suspect based on security camera footage, but the kitchen staff are seeking community support to improve security and continue their services.

The community of Huaycán in Ate is once again facing hardship as a local soup kitchen, Virgen de Otuzco, has been targeted by a persistent thief. This individual, reportedly striking up to five times, has pilfered essential supplies including gas cylinders, groceries, and cooking pots. These stolen items are not mere commodities; they represent the daily sustenance for over 100 vulnerable families and elderly residents who rely on the soup kitchen's services.

the suspect took advantage of the early morning hours to bypass security measures and enter the premises.

— kitchen staffDescribing the method of the repeated thefts.

The brazenness of the repeated thefts, occurring during the early morning hours, highlights a concerning disregard for community welfare. Security cameras captured the suspect making off with valuable gas tanks and other provisions, underscoring the vulnerability of the establishment. The theft of cooking supplies, including rice, eggs, milk, and sugar, directly impedes the kitchen's ability to fulfill its mission of providing affordable, nutritious meals.

The suspect was taking food and utensils used to prepare food.

— kitchen staffDetailing the items stolen by the perpetrator.

While police have reportedly apprehended a suspect thanks to the visible evidence from security footage, the operators of the Virgen de Otuzco kitchen are appealing for public assistance. They are not only seeking donations to replenish their depleted stock but also requesting help to bolster their security measures. This incident is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by community-run initiatives that serve the most vulnerable populations, and the collective effort required to protect them.

the suspect managed to enter by forcing the main door and removing the locks placed at the entrance.

— kitchen staffExplaining how the thief gained access to the soup kitchen.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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