DATE: 2017-02-12 03:00 Country Name: Dominican Republic Location Detail: Boca Chica EVENT: Assault

 

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CSSN First Hand Report
CSSN First Hand Report

DATE: 2017-02-12 03:00
Country Name: Dominican Republic
Location Detail: Boca Chica
EVENT: Assault
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: cash, cell phone, wristwatch and a bottle of rum
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: At approximately 0300 HRS the crew of a yacht on a Marina Zar Par mooring was awakened by a masked intruder, who had entered the unlocked yacht while they slept. He spoke Spanish (which the crew did not understand), threatening to tie the crew up. He displayed a knife but did not harm them while he searched – taking cash, a watch, a cellphone and a bottle of rum. He departed in an unpowered boat.

The crew reported the incident to the marina security staff later that morning, and also made a report to the police and port captain. They were informed this was the 3rd incident of this type at this location this year.

CSSN NOTE: CSSN has received firsthand reports for 2 of the 3 assaults, but no details about this third incident. If you are, or know those victims, please encourage them to make an easy online report, using this LINK.