Although authorities believe this to be an isolated case, robberies of this type were once common in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
To avoid being victimized, the Prosecutor General’s Office advises business owners to ensure they have good lighting both within and outside their properties. Likewise, in order to minimize risk, customers should not flaunt expensive jewelry, they should carry only the amount of money they believe necessary and they should leave credit cards at home unless they plan to use them.