Valencia police officer arrested after armed robbery attempt and hostage situation

A high-ranking officer of the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) was arrested in flagrante following an attempted armed robbery at a commercial establishment in Valencia, Carabobo state. The incident occurred at the clothing and accessory store ‘MG Socks La Parada del Flow’ on Avenida Bolívar Norte.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the officer, utilizing his official uniform and service weapon, entered the premises to seize a significant quantity of gold pieces that had just been sold at the location. During the attempt, the suspect held two employees—the manager and an employee—hostage.

Security forces, including the Carabobo Police Criminal Investigation Service (SIPEC) and the Scientific, Criminalistic, and Criminal Investigation Corps (Cicpc), responded to the scene. They established a security perimeter and successfully prevented the suspect from escaping, leading to his detention. No injuries were reported during the intervention.