Mexican sports journalist Fernando Vargas was carjacked at gunpoint while reporting live from a gas station in Morelos state on May 19, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Vargas was inside his car conducting a live connection for the show "Bla, bla, bla Deportivo" with host Ed Martinez when the incident occurred [1, 2, 3, 4].
An armed man opened the driver side door, cocked a gun, and demanded Vargas hand over his car keys, phone, wallet, and other belongings. The robber shouted, "La llave, rápido. La llave, los teléfonos y la cartera, rápido," according to witnesses and broadcast footage [1, 2, 3, 4].
Vargas stayed calm and complied with the demands. He exited the vehicle unharmed but frightened by the ordeal [1, 2, 3, 4]. The robbery unfolded live on air, with host Martinez expressing shock and calling the incident "非常害怕" (very scary) [1]. Martinez urged viewers to help identify the suspect, saying, "Thankfully, he’s safe, but very scared. If anyone recognizes the guy in the video, please help us and report him to the authorities" [3, 4].
The suspect stole Vargas' wallet, phone, and other personal items before driving away in Vargas' car [3, 4]. No arrests have been made to date [1, 2, 3, 4].
Fernando Vargas also serves as the communications director for Mexico's professional basketball league, the LNBP [1, 2, 4]. On May 20, the LNBP issued a statement confirming Vargas was safe and praising his professionalism during the attack [1, 2, 4].
Authorities continue to search for the armed robber. Meanwhile, broadcasts of the distressing live footage remain under scrutiny as the investigation progresses.
