Córdoba: illegal car guard detained while attempting to open a car in Nueva Córdoba

Past noon, an illegal car attendant was arrested in Nueva Córdoba after being caught attempting to break into a vehicle parked on a public street. The incident occurred at 150 Ángelo de Peredo, where pedestrians thwarted the attempt and prevented the theft. This event once again highlights the urgent need to eradicate illegal practices that, under the guise of "car care," ultimately lead to open criminal acts.

A local resident saw the suspect manipulating the doors of a Renault 12, an action that caused concern in a neighborhood overwhelmed by these recurring incidents. After noticing the situation, the witness called the police, confirming that citizen participation remains vital when the streets are exposed to informal and extortionate activities. The swift police response prevented a possible theft and reaffirmed the need to put an end to this pseudo-mafia scheme disguised as a voluntary service.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers apprehended the individual and seized three wires allegedly used to force the car's lock. The accused was taken to the police station and was placed at the disposal of the justice system, in a procedure that leaves no room for complacent tolerance toward these behaviors. These types of arrests demonstrate that those who claim to "care for" vehicles, all too often, operate as a direct threat to citizens' property.

Pressure mounts to put an end to the "naranjitas"

According to official data, more than 260 car attendants have been arrested this year for various offenses related to this illegal activity. The arrests are due to unlawful occupation of public space, possession of weapons, aggressive behavior, and disturbances that have nothing to do with informal work. Nueva Córdoba tops the ranking of affected neighborhoods, confirming that this problem not only persists but is worsening over time.

This arrest adds to a long list of cases that show the exhaustion of a street scheme based on pressure, intimidation, and irregular use of public space. Authorities emphasize that there are legal tools available, although a real solution requires political solve to eliminate this harmful practice. A free system demands predictability and respect for property; allowing these "informal liberated zones" only fuels insecurity and urban chaos.

Each episode like this reinforces the urgent need to completely eliminate the illegal work of "naranjitas," which operates outside the law and undermines the freedom of local residents. No citizen should have to pay to park on a public street or feel intimidated by false attendants who, when not paid, commit crimes without scruples. Córdoba needs orderly and free streets, where security doesn't depend on illicit favors but on respect for the law and collective commitment to civil order.