This April 10, 2026, a new fact of insecurity It alarmed the inhabitants of the town of Usaquén, specifically on Carrera 21 and Calle 147, at 1:23 in the afternoon.
As could be established through sector chambersduring a robbery several shots were heardwhich caused several citizens to flee the scene out of fear.
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EL TIEMPO contacted the Bogotá Metropolitan Police to find out details of the incident.and injured people were reported.
Bogotá Police provided details. Photo:Cali Mayor’s Office
According to the authoritiesseveral people traveling on a motorcycle participated in the robbery.
Theft with a firearm: this is known from the injured
“A citizen who was traveling along Carrera 21 and Calle 147 was approached by several people on motorcycles in order to steal his belongings. In this event, unfortunately, the citizen was injuredapparently with a traumatic weapon,” the Police reported.
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The victim was taken to a health center to receive medical attention and is not in serious condition.
The National Police, for its part, “is carrying out investigative work in order to collect security cameras in the sector to identify and capture those responsible for this incident.”
This was a few minutes ago in the town of Usaquén, Cedritos sector, allegedly for committing THEFT a person was shot, I return and insist with more managers that they are not going to resolve the issue of insecurity in Bogotá. @BOGSecurity pic.twitter.com/41fBNIEHqI
— Michael González CD (@MichaelSegCD) April 10, 2026
Theft figures
According to figures from Statistical, Delinquent, Contraventional and Operational Information Systemwhich compare the period between January 1 and February 28, more than 13,000 cases of theft were registered in the city.
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He Homicide recorded 154 cases in the first two months of 2026; extortion, 47 complaints in the same period; and theft from people, 13,017 reported cases.
Homicide registered 154 cases in the first two months of 2026. Photo:EL TIEMPO Archive
At the moment, the authorities are carrying out judicial investigation work to establish those responsible for the theft and the possible accomplices involved.
GERALDINE BAJONERO VÁSQUEZ
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