Criminal incidents reported in La Plata and San Martín de Porres

In La Plata, Argentina, a 25-year-old woman discovered her home in Villa Castells had been burglarized while she was away on a trip. Thieves gained entry by forcing a sliding door, ransacking the property, and stealing various valuables. Local police are investigating whether the perpetrators had prior knowledge of the owner's absence, and neighbors have suggested the suspects may be local criminals familiar with the area's movements.

In San Martín de Porres, Peru, a 24-year-old woman was violently assaulted during a robbery in the Ingeniería urbanization. Two individuals on a motorcycle intercepted the victim to steal her mobile phone, with one assailant physically attacking her. The victim's cries for help prompted nearby residents to intervene. Neighbors pursued the suspects, successfully detaining them, and reportedly used sticks to confront the individuals. One suspect allegedly returned the stolen phone to the victim during the confrontation. The suspects are described as being approximately 20 years old.