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Influencer Records Attempted Robbery in Buenos Aires

Argentinian influencer Gabriel García, a victim of an attack, used his glasses to record video that became key evidence for police. The footage was posted on social media and aided the investigation.


Influencer Records Attempted Robbery in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, March 13 (NA) – Mobile phone influencer Gabriel García, who was shot during an attempted robbery in Barracas, recorded the entire sequence with glasses he was wearing, and authorities reported that the footage is of utmost importance for identifying the suspects. The incident occurred on March 2 at Díaz Vélez Square, Barracas, but came to light in recent hours when García, 32, posted about five videos on his TikTok and Instagram accounts showing the complete sequence of the attempted robbery, as confirmed to the Argentine News Agency. "They robbed me and shot me while delivering an iPhone." The videos show the moments before and after the attack at the intersection of Santo Domingo and Santa Elena streets. The investigation was handed over to the Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 23, which, before the Unified Secretariat, filed proceedings for armed robbery and injuries.