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Tepotzotlán residents outraged after attempted assault on elderly woman
An elderly woman was targeted in an attempted robbery by two women on a motorcycle in the Ricardo Flores Magón neighborhood of Tepotzotlán, State of Mexico. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight on Clavel Street, was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media.
During the encounter, a physical struggle ensued, causing the attackers' motorcycle to fall. The victim used this moment to flee the scene and reach safety. The suspects reportedly fled the area in an unknown direction after righting their vehicle.
The incident has sparked significant public indignation, with residents criticizing local law enforcement. Community members noted that the robbery occurred while municipal police officers were reportedly concentrated in another part of the neighborhood to secure a cultural event led by Mayor María de los Ángeles Zuppa Villegas.
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María de los Ángeles Zuppa Villegas · State of Mexico · Tepotzotlán