The dissemination of several photographs taken by a vehicle’s cameras once again ignited alerts among residents of the town of Teusaquillo, in Bogotá.
Neighbors of the traditional Parkway sector reported that a man, who is accused of having committed auto parts thefts for several yearswas caught again while allegedly stealing one of the mirrors of a car.
According to the testimony released by the residents, The man would also have been related to similar thefts against other friends’ cars.acquaintances and even another vehicle from the same family during the last four years.
The images that managed to capture the alleged perpetrator
The complainants explained that, after several episodes, they finally managed to obtain clear photographs thanks to the cameras installed in the affected car.
“Finally today we managed to capture photos from the car’s camera so that everyone can be attentive and be very careful if they see it in the area.“, they noted in the publication shared with the community.
According to the story, the robberies usually occur after 8:00 at night in the Parkway sector, one of the busiest areas of Teusaquillo for its gastronomic offer and meeting spaces.
Neighbors maintain that this was not an isolated incident. According to what they indicated, a similar situation had already been reported to the authorities approximately three years ago.
“Approximately three years ago the police were even called, they captured him and the corresponding complaint was filed. However, today we confirm again, after this second robbery, that it appeared again and it is indeed the same person“, they stated.
To date, there is no official statement from the authorities about this specific case or about the identity of the man who appears in the photographs released by residents.
The illegal auto parts market continues to be a problem in Bogotá
The concern of the inhabitants occurs in the midst of a problem that the authorities have identified for years: vehicle theft and illegal marketing of auto parts.
According to figures cited by the Bogotá Councilcases of car theft went from 4,147 in 2024 to 3,247 in 2025. Although the figure represents a reduction, the corporation warned that the city continues to register an average close to nine vehicles stolen per day.
The same report indicates that structures dedicated to different activities operate behind these crimes, including:
– Prior surveillance of vehicles.
– Automotive selection.
– Technical disassembly of parts.
– Collection and storage.
– Illegal marketing of auto parts.
What the authorities recommend to prevent the theft of auto parts
The Bogotá Metropolitan Police has insisted on the importance of mark components such as mirrors, glass and other parts that are susceptible to theftin order to make its subsequent commercialization difficult.
The authorities also recommend purchase spare parts only in authorized establishments, require documentation that certifies the origin of the parts and verify that the identification numbers do not present alterations.
For its part, the District Security Secretariat has warned that buying stolen auto parts can constitute the crime of receivingfor which he called to report establishments or people that sell items of illegal origin.
Citizens can report information through the Line 123 or of the National Police Anti-Crime Line (314 358 7212).
The images revive concern among residents
As citizen complaints advance, the photographs released by neighbors have become the main element of alert for those who live or frequent the sector of Parkway.
Residents say the goal of sharing the images is prevent new cases and warn drivers and vehicle owners about the situation. For now, the community maintains the call to Take extreme precautions at night and report any suspicious activity that may be related to the theft of auto parts in this area of Bogotá.
