A Cuban resident of Arkansas, United States, recently shared on social media his harrowing experience of being the victim of an attempted robbery while driving his truck on the roads of Morrilton. In a video posted on TikTok, the man recounted the incident, describing it as one of the most frightening moments he has experienced in years.
The attempted robbery occurred after the Cuban man refueled at a spot known for having the lowest prices in the area, after which he noticed a blue car following him. Initially, he thought the car was taking advantage of the wind to save fuel, but he soon realized that the car's occupants aimed to rob him.
When the road became dark, the occupants of the vehicle approached his truck, blinded him with a flashlight, and blocked his path by suddenly braking in front of him. “At that moment, I thought they had already shot me,” he confessed, describing the panic he felt. However, thanks to the quick intervention of a driver coming from the right, who also abruptly stopped upon noticing the situation, the Cuban man managed to maneuver and escape to a nearby exit.
Both drivers stopped at a nearby gas station, where the other man, an American cowboy, checked the truck to ensure there were no bullet holes. After the incident, the Cuban man contacted his transportation company, which had received an alert due to the sudden braking recorded and initially thought it was an accident.
Despite the suggestion to call the police, the Cuban man decided not to: “I had the worst night of my life,” he confessed, lamenting his inability to defend himself in that situation. “I was driving down that road, I swear, with tremendous fear, because you have nothing to defend yourself with here,” he emphasized.
At the end of the video, he reflected on the need to have a weapon for personal protection, something that had been advised to him after the incident: “You need to have a 'Juana',” he stated, stressing the importance of having a means to defend oneself in moments of danger.
In a related incident, a newly arrived Cuban in the United States reported being robbed in West Miami by two individuals who, at gunpoint, stole his car, where he lived and kept all his belongings. Pavel Alonso William was driving down a city street when a four-door red sedan intercepted him, and two African American men with ski masks and pistols got out, as reported by the police to Univision Miami.
Understanding the Attempted Robbery Incident in Arkansas
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the attempted robbery incident involving a Cuban man in Arkansas.
What were the circumstances leading up to the attempted robbery?
The attempted robbery occurred after the Cuban man refueled at a location known for low fuel prices. He then noticed a blue car following him, which later attempted to rob him.
How did the Cuban man manage to escape the robbery attempt?
He managed to escape thanks to the quick intervention of a driver who noticed the situation and abruptly stopped, allowing the Cuban man to maneuver and reach a nearby exit.
Why did the Cuban man decide not to call the police?
Despite the suggestion to call the police, he decided not to, citing the extreme fear he felt and the belief that he had no means of defending himself in that situation.