A violent incident occurred this afternoon at the Madrid Sur shopping center, located in the Puente de Vallecas district. Four masked individuals stormed the establishment and, armed with hammers, smashed the glass display cases to steal merchandise from a jewelry store.

The events took place around 2:30 PM. After committing the robbery, the assailants fled the scene in a car that was waiting for them near the shopping center, situated on Avenida Pablo Neruda.

Police sources confirmed that, fortunately, no one was injured during the incident, nor were any shots fired. However, eyewitnesses recorded the robbers threatening the store's employees.

Officers from the Violent Crimes Unit (DEVI) and the Scientific Police were dispatched to the scene to gather evidence and clarify the events, aiming to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The National Police's Cóndor helicopter was deployed in an attempt to intercept the getaway vehicle.

During the escape, one of the store's employees managed to recover one of the bags containing the stolen merchandise.