Reported Incident Details from Dominican Republic
An incident of Assault has been reported in Dominican Republic – Boca Chica.
| Incident Date | 2017-02-12 at 03:00 |
| Event Type | Assault |
| Stolen Items | cash, cell phone, wristwatch and a bottle of rum |
| Secured | Not Locked |
| Source Type | 1st Hand Report |
| Incident 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. |