Pasto residents report surge in violent street robberies

In Pasto, Colombia, residents are reporting a surge in violent crime at strategic locations such as Avenida Idema, Parque Bolívar, and the Panamericana. Criminal groups, often operating under the guise of informal window cleaners at traffic lights, are allegedly targeting drivers to steal personal belongings and vehicle parts.

Victims report that these attacks are increasingly coordinated, with groups using weapons such as knives and stones. There is growing community frustration regarding the perceived lack of police response and effectiveness in preventing these robberies in high-traffic areas.