Tourist fights off thieves during brazen attempted robbery in Buenos Aires
A Russian tourist bravely fought off two thieves on a motorbike in Buenos Aires, preventing her phone from being stolen. Despite injuries, she held on until bystanders and police intervened, though the suspects were later released.
- Russian tourist Alexandra Doketova bravely fends off two thieves attempting to steal her phone in Buenos Aires.
- Passers-by intervene, police arrest the suspects, who have prior criminal records, and ten stolen phones are recovered.
- Court releases the alleged thieves, sparking public outrage as attacks on foreigners rise.
ARGENTINA: A Russian tourist’s quick thinking and bravery were captured in jaw-dropping footage after she fended off an attempted robbery in Buenos Aires.
Alexandra Doketova, 33, was cycling in the Argentine capital when two men on a Honda XR motorbike approached her at a pedestrian crossing.
One of the men tried to snatch her phone, but Doketova resisted, grabbing the thief and trying to stop the motorbike with her own weight.
Intense Struggle Caught on Camera
The struggle continued as she held onto the passenger’s leg, refusing to let go even as he attempted to flee.
Passers-by eventually intervened, blocking the thief’s escape and helping to subdue him.
Police Intervention and Arrests
Police later arrived and arrested the first man, while the second suspect was detained hours later.
Both were known to have prior criminal records.
Injuries and Public Outrage
Despite sustaining head injuries during the ordeal, Doketova’s brave actions prevented the theft of her phone.
Police searches of the suspects’ homes later recovered ten mobile phones.
The court’s decision to release the alleged thieves from custody has sparked outrage in Buenos Aires, amid growing concerns over attacks targeting tourists.
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