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A Mexican sports journalist was safe after being carjacked live on television Tuesday.
Fernando Vargas from Activo Deportes was hitting his car for the program “Bla, blah, blah Deportivo”, while he was at a gas station in Morelos. A video posted on social media showed Vargas speaking with host Ed Martinez when an armed man approached Vargas’ window.
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Sports journalist Fernando Vargas was assaulted at gunpoint live on TV. (iStock/Getty Images Plus)
The suspect was heard cocking a gun while opening Vargas’ driver’s side door. Vargas appeared to remain calm as Martinez watched in shock. Vargas handed his belongings to the car thief and exited the vehicle.
“The key, quick. Key, phones and wallets, quick,” the armed robber says in Spanish, via Univision.
MartÃnez later wrote on Instagram that Vargas, who is also communications director for the Mexican Professional Basketball League (LNBP), was safe but shaken.
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“Thankfully, he is safe, but very scared,” MartÃnez wrote in a post on Instagram. “If anyone recognizes the boy in the video, please help us and report him to the authorities. This happened in Morelos.”
The LNBP issued a statement Wednesday, reiterating that Vargas was doing well and praising him for his professionalism during his ordeal.
The league said it condemned the actions of anyone who attempted to harm its employees.
No arrests have yet been made in the car theft. (iStock/Getty Images Plus)
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The armed robber reportedly stole Vargas’ wallet, phone and other personal belongings. No arrests were made in the robbery.
