Calls to reinforce security in Villa Juana following attempted jewelry store robbery
The Villa Juana community, in Santo Domingo, is on high alert following the violent attempted robbery recorded this Wednesday at Gisac Jewelry, located on Mauricio Báez Street. The event has raised alarms among merchants and residents, who are demanding an immediate increase in preventive patrols from the authorities to ensure peace in the sector.
The incident, which was captured by the establishment’s security cameras, occurred when two individuals dressed in black and with their faces covered attempted to break into the premises carrying firearms. The quick intervention of the establishment’s security guard triggered an exchange of gunfire that thwarted the robbery, forcing the criminals to flee without managing to steal any merchandise or cash.
Security guard wounded during the confrontation
As a result of the exchange of gunfire, the jewelry store’s security guard was wounded, requiring him to be transported to a medical center for surgery. Currently, his health status is being monitored while the authorities proceed with the legal proceedings.
Residents and business owners in Villa Juana express that insecurity has reached worrying levels, pointing out that the police presence is insufficient to protect commercial areas and the daily transit of citizens.
Ongoing research
From the early hours of this Thursday, agents from the Central Directorate of Investigation (DICRIM) arrived at the jewelry store to collect evidence and analyze security camera footage. The main objective is to identify and locate those responsible for the attempted robbery.
- Reinforcement of patrolling at strategic points in Villa Juana.
- Exhaustive investigation based on surveillance videos.
- Citizen collaboration to clarify the whereabouts of the antisocial individuals.
The public trusts that the authorities will not only find the perpetrators of the act, but also implement sustainable security strategies that allow merchants to carry out their activities without the constant fear of being victims of crime.
