Delincuentes en pereira se estarían haciendo pasar por “topos” para robar entre los escombros: buscarían cajas fuertes

Authorities in Pereira, Colombia, are investigating reports of criminals posing as rescue workers or 'topos' to gain access to buildings damaged by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred one week ago. These individuals are allegedly creating clandestine entry points into collapsed structures to search for valuables, specifically targeting safes hidden within the debris.

The activity has emerged as a secondary security challenge for local officials already managing the aftermath of the seismic event. The exploitation of the disaster site for theft has prompted heightened concern regarding the safety and security of the affected urban areas.