Earlier today, a group of four hooded men targeted a Route-23 service area in Zaragoza County and robbed a cash register. They also threatened a worker at the site with sticks and axes. At this moment, no arrests have been reported, and the Civil Guard is pursuing the matter as an ongoing investigation led by the judicial police and the citizen security forces to locate the suspects and recover the stolen items.
The incident is believed to have occurred during the early hours of the morning, with the men arriving at the business and forcing their way inside. According to available statements, the group arrived with axes and clubs in hand and proceeded to smash cafeteria tables and overturn plates placed on the bar counter. The aggression escalated quickly, prompting the employee to seek cover in the kitchen in a bid to stay safe while the attackers carried on with their actions around the room, creating a chaotic and dangerous scene.
One of the thieves positioned themselves at the entrance, serving as a lookout while their accomplices dismantled the cash register in a bid to take full control of the money on site. Security cameras installed within the facility were made available to the Armed Institute for analysis, and investigators examined the footage as part of the inquiry that has since been opened. Officials in charge have indicated that efforts are underway to identify the suspects and assess potential links to similar incidents in the region, with the aim of preventing further violence and ensuring public safety in the area. (Source: Civil Guard)