Thieves steal over S/50,000 from Peru exchange house after breaking through wall

A group of thieves allegedly stole more than S/50,000 (approximately $13,500 USD) from a currency exchange house in San Martín de Porres, Peru, during the early hours of Saturday, August 29.

The criminals reportedly exploited the building's layout to create a hole, gaining access to the exchange office. The owner, who has run the business for over two decades, expressed distress over the significant loss, stating, "Without working capital, I can't do anything." He urged authorities to apprehend those responsible.

Initial investigations suggest the perpetrators may have first breached the locks of a notary office on the second floor of the building. From there, they used tools to cut through the wall into the exchange house. Another account indicates the thieves might have hidden inside a third-floor gym before executing the robbery.

The thieves also tampered with the building's security cameras, removing the memory units to erase evidence. The location is notably close to a police station and a rapid assistance post, yet the suspects managed to escape undetected. Police and the Public Ministry are now investigating the incident to determine the circumstances and assign responsibility.

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It approaches about 50,000 soles. Without working capital, I can't do anything.