# Crime and police activity in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-police-activity-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-10-23T06:15:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Realicó, Argentina, a woman was arrested after stealing cash from a Shell service station. Surveillance footage showed the suspect taking money from the register while the attendant was distracted. Following the theft, the woman stayed at the location to pay for a coffee before attempting to flee on foot. Police intercepted her along a national route, noting she acted aggressively toward officers. The stolen cash was recovered from a discarded cardboard box.

In the western suburbs of Buenos Aires, a group of criminals robbed a 59-year-old teacher of her mobile phone. The suspects fled in a black Renault Logan, leading to a high-speed pursuit by the Morón Patrol Command. The chase concluded when the driver lost control and crashed into an ice cream parlor. While two suspects were detained following the collision, two others remain at large.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Police arrest suspects following robbery and high-speed chase

Police in Argentina detained two suspects after a robbery and high-speed chase ended in a crash into an ice cream parlor. Separately, a woman was arrested in Colombia for possessing a stolen phone.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-suspects-following-robbery-and-high-speed-chase

### 2026-10-07: Realicó: Woman arrested after stealing cash and paying for coffee

A woman was arrested in Realicó, Argentina, after stealing cash from a service station, paying for a coffee, and attempting to flee on foot.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/realic-woman-arrested-after-stealing-cash-and-paying-for-coffee

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