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[South Texas:]Couple Says They Were Robbed in Mexico
KRGV ^ | 01/26/2010 | Lisa Cortez

Posted on 01/26/2010 9:16:02 AM PST by SwinneySwitch

MERCEDES - One Valley family says they were robbed while visiting Reynosa.

They tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS they went to Mexico to buy a pair of boots. They say when they were about to pay for them, a man snatched the money from their hand.

"He took $200 from his wallet. This man just came and just grabbed the $200. And he didn't even run away or anything he just stood there," says the woman.

She tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS when her husband tried to get the money back, they were surrounded and threatened. She says when they tried to tell police they got nowhere.

According to her, "He said, 'Well too bad, ma'am. I mean, you're not in the United States. You are in Mexico.'"

The family says that will be their last trip into Mexico.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Mexico; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: corruption; immigration; mexico; nafbpo; narcoterror; notintheusa; reynosa; shockedshocked; warnextdoor
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'Well too bad, ma'am. I mean, you're not in the United States. You are in Mexico.'"
1 posted on 01/26/2010 9:16:06 AM PST by SwinneySwitch
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The family says that will be their last trip into Mexico.

They're lucky they came back with all their vital organs. (Except the brains they didn't have to begin with.)

2 posted on 01/26/2010 9:18:47 AM PST by Stentor ("Never underestimate the transcendental power of spite and revenge!")
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That’s why we are letting the Mexicans in. Because it’s so much better when they rob you and you’re in the United States.


3 posted on 01/26/2010 9:19:30 AM PST by DannyTN
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Statement from Washington: Too bad, sir, in regard to taxes you’re in the United States, not Mexico.


4 posted on 01/26/2010 9:19:53 AM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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Going to Mexico for a "deal" on boots was stupid and you got what you deserved!

Talk about the intelligence of a philodendron!

5 posted on 01/26/2010 9:20:19 AM PST by Redleg Duke
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Sounds like a good line to use on illegals right before the “bang” sound.....


6 posted on 01/26/2010 9:20:49 AM PST by sniper63 ("Ask not what your Country can do for you but what you can do for your Country,)
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A vacation in Haiti may be more appealing.


7 posted on 01/26/2010 9:26:00 AM PST by Dallas59 (President Robert Gibbs 2009-2013)
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(((cue mini-violin music)))

Well, if you wish to support small business in Mexico rather than your local boot maker, by all means. At the very least, you helped to support small business thugs.


8 posted on 01/26/2010 9:27:51 AM PST by This Just In
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I am shocked that people still go to Mexico for vacation, but that’s just me.


9 posted on 01/26/2010 9:28:04 AM PST by ronniesgal ( I miss George Bush. Hell, I miss Bill Clinton!!)
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“This man just came and just grabbed the $200. And he didn’t even run away or anything he just stood there,”

This is similar to the experience I have every payday, only the IRS doesn’t bother to show up in person.


10 posted on 01/26/2010 9:28:59 AM PST by bitterohiogunclinger (America held hostage - day 393)
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Couple Says They Were Robbed in Mexico

Surprise surprise. Must be a slow news day out there.

11 posted on 01/26/2010 9:29:04 AM PST by theDentist (fybo; qwerty ergo typo : i type, therefore i misspelll)
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I wouldn’t got to Mexico on a bet these days. Especially to save $50 on a pair of boots. They are lucky they came back with their lives.


12 posted on 01/26/2010 9:29:49 AM PST by RC2
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Spending $200. for boots in Mexico? Yea, right.


13 posted on 01/26/2010 9:35:38 AM PST by healy61
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People who go to mexico are stupid.

I knew someone who was getting married there and invited me and I told them no thanks. I said I would send a gift and suggested they buy life insurance. They decided to get married in the USA.


14 posted on 01/26/2010 9:36:31 AM PST by Frantzie (TV - sending Americans towards Islamic serfdom - Cancel TV service NOW)
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I’m shocked that any thinking person would go to Mexico for any reason. Check your rights at the border.


15 posted on 01/26/2010 9:36:36 AM PST by Fast Moving Angel (We'll remember in November!)
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Shocking, shocking story. Well, not really.


16 posted on 01/26/2010 9:40:06 AM PST by beaversmom
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I’m shocked, rich Americans robbed in Mexico.


17 posted on 01/26/2010 9:41:17 AM PST by CPT Clay (Pick up your weapon and follow me.)
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She tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS when her husband tried to get the money back, they were surrounded and threatened. She says when they tried to tell police they got nowhere.

According to her, "He said, 'Well too bad, ma'am. I mean, you're not in the United States. You are in Mexico.'"

The family says that will be their last trip into Mexico.

Ummmm..., I knew that about 40 years ago... LOL...

18 posted on 01/26/2010 9:41:29 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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And... now they’re coming over here to do the robbing...


19 posted on 01/26/2010 9:42:35 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)
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I am stunned that anyone is shocked that they got robbed in Mexico, but that’s just me.


20 posted on 01/26/2010 9:43:49 AM PST by bboop (We don't need no stinkin' VAT)
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