# Theft and robbery incidents in Argentina and Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/theft-and-robbery-incidents-in-argentina-and-mexico > Updated: 2026-08-14T23:44:55.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. Criminal activity in Argentina has involved both residential property theft and the targeting of utility infrastructure. In Tu Goya, police attempted to recover a stolen electric oven following an emergency alert, while in La Plata, thieves stole copper components from gas meters, leaving residents without service during low temperatures. Subsequent reports indicate an escalation in the scale of thefts and robberies. In San Salvador de Jujuy, thieves broke into a parked vehicle, stealing 6 million pesos, a cell phone, and personal documents. Related reports from Mexico also highlight significant criminal incidents, including a large-scale robbery involving a safe containing cash and jewelry. In Chihuahua, Mexico, a woman was targeted in a robbery at Plaza Saucito after her vehicle suffered a flat tire. A man used the guise of offering assistance with the tire as a distraction to steal between 150,000 and 155,000 pesos in cash from her bag. This specific incident involved the victim withdrawing the funds from a Banorte branch in Plaza Cumbres prior to the encounter. Local authorities and the State Attorney General's Office have launched an investigation, including a review of security cameras to identify a suspect who fled the scene in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Crime reports: Fraudulent tire-change robbery in Mexico and armed theft in Chile A woman in Chihuahua was robbed of approximately 155,000 pesos via a tire-change scam, while a suspect in Iquique, Chile, faces detention for an armed robbery involving 20,000 US dollars. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahua-woman-robbed-of-150000-pesos-in-parking-lot-scam ### 2026-08-10: Argentina reports theft of household goods and utility components Police in Argentina have recovered a stolen appliance in Tu Goya, while copper theft from gas meters has left residents in La Plata without heating during a cold spell. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-reports-theft-of-household-goods-and-utility-components --- Cite as: Theft and robbery incidents in Argentina and Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/theft-and-robbery-incidents-in-argentina-and-mexico