Robbery at a watch shop: Piranha robbery in Carrasco alarms the neighborhood
This afternoon, September 8, 2025, six people entered a watch shop in the Carrasco neighborhood and carried out what police are calling a piranha robbery. The incident occurred at the intersection of Avenida General Rivera and Costa Rica; the criminals arrived on motorcycles and acted extremely quickly.
According to police sources consulted by this newspaper, the attackers smashed the windows with a sledgehammer and stole watches and some pieces of jewelry; after the attack, they fled the scene within minutes. Witnesses and private cameras provide images that are now being analyzed by police officers.
Police mounted a search operation in the area and seized items of interest from the scene to further identify the perpetrators. No arrests have been reported at the scene so far; the investigation will continue with video comparisons and reconstruction of the scene.
Local merchants expressed concern about the recurrence of these types of robberies and called for increased police presence and control during peak hours. For more information on preventative measures and recommendations for businesses, you can read more in our security notes.
Security specialists say the piranha robberies follow a pattern of brief, coordinated actions, seeking to evade immediate responses from security forces . Local authorities announced they will strengthen patrols at commercial locations and review surveillance systems on the avenue.
