Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo recently experienced a nightmare! Armed robbers targeted the family’s supermarket fund-transferring vehicle whilst on its way to the bank. The car was hijacked and 8 million Argentine pesos were stolen during this robbery. A couple of hours after the scary incident, La Pulga’s spouse shares visuals of it, highlighting her cousin’s narrow escape.

The robbers engaged in a violent chase during the car hijack. The supermarket manager tried to speed up but failed to avoid the robbery. They found themselves unable to make space due to another vehicle blocking their path. As a result, the robbers fired at the vehicle and stole the cash.

Antonela Roccuzzo gives the fanbase a glimpse of the terrifying incident

Roccuzzo’s cousin, Mauricio Scaglia, and two of her supermarket employees were present in the car during the armed robbery while transporting the funds to the local bank. The thieves fired gunshots and broke the car window to seize the bag of cash. The 35-year-old model reposted snaps of this cold-hearted episode that her cousin first shared with the fanbase.

Mauricio Scagila shared images of the bullet shot and expressed the injustice that unfolded with this incident. He was grateful for not sustaining significant injuries and, at the very least, could emerge safely from the attack. Antonela Roccuzzo conveyed her relief after knowing that her cousin is now safe with a heartwarming message. She wrote, “I love you very much, brothers”.

Thankfully, no casualties were reported during this incident. The medical team rushed into the area immediately to monitor the vehicle’s occupants. They reported to the local media that the victims were doing well apart from minor scratches and high blood pressure. Now let’s look at how the local police are taking steps regarding this horrific incident.

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Police continue to hunt for the thieves

The local police lodged an official case after this horrific robbery. They are presently investigating the incident and making every effort to locate the robbers. The head of the Radio Command, Diego Santamaria, confirmed that the police are examining the CCTV footage from the area. This would help them to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the theft.

The police force is taking prompt action to resolve the issue and identify the individuals responsible for this crime. Santamaria reported, “The shot, apparently, was when the car tried to escape. They left the supermarket and went to a nearby bank. In Lavalle at 17:00, they were approached by a white car. They break the glass and take the backpacks with the high sum of money”. What are your thoughts on this horrifying turn of events? Let us know in the comments below.

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