The La Policía de Santa Fe arrested three suspects on Tuesday following an armed robbery at a minimarket in Funes, according to official reports. The high-speed pursuit concluded in the northwest of Rosario near the intersection of avenida Jorge Newbery and Wilde, where the suspects’ vehicle overturned after a series of collisions during their escape.
According to the first official report from provincial security forces, the suspects stole approximately 900,000 pesos, along with merchandise and household appliances, from the business located at the intersection of calle Las Heras and ruta nacional 1V09. The owner of the shop, identified as Fernando M., recounted to authorities that the robbers entered at night and threatened him at gunpoint. Following the robbery, the owner spent 45 minutes locked and bound with plastic zip ties alongside his mother and another victim who was inside the store. For their getaway, the perpetrators boarded a white Ford Ranger belonging to the autoservice owner.
The Chase and Subsequent Crashes Through Rosario
Following a 911 emergency call, police located the suspects at the intersection of Catamarca and ruta 9. Official sources detailed that the suspects traveled about 13 kilometers before losing control near the 7 de Septiembre neighborhood. During the flight, the vehicle carrying the suspects collided with two police cruisers and also struck a Siam Quirion 150 cc motorcycle carrying a couple. The motorcycle riders, Juan R. (51) and Fernanda A. (44), suffered no major injuries, though official reports confirmed that two police vehicles sustained damage from impacts with the fleeing pickup truck.
Did You Know? Among the occupants of the white Ford Ranger during the high-speed pursuit was a 13-year-old minor, as identified by provincial security forces.
The operation concluded near 21:20 in northwest Rosario. Agents from the provincial security forces requested medical assistance from the Sistema Integrado de Emergencias Sanitarias (Sies) at the scene of the crash. Authorities successfully recovered the stolen cash and seized two firearms during the procedure: a .22-caliber revolver and a 9-millimeter pistol.
Suspects Identified and Legal Proceedings Underway
Police later identified the three adult suspects arrested at the scene as Juan N. (28), Elías C. (26), and David N. (22). The registration of the entire police procedure and the recovered items were placed at the disposal of the provincial justice system at the 16th precinct (comisaría 16ª). Investigators continue working to clarify all circumstances surrounding the armed robbery and the subsequent chase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was stolen from the minimarket in Funes?
According to the first official report, the perpetrators stole about 900,000 pesos in cash, along with merchandise and appliances.
Who were the individuals detained by the police?
Provincial forces identified the three adult suspects as Juan N. (28), Elías C. (26), and David N. (22), alongside a 13-year-old minor who was also in the vehicle.
What weapons were recovered during the police operation?
Authorities seized a .22-caliber revolver and a 9-millimeter pistol during the procedure near the intersection of avenida Jorge Newbery and Wilde.