Oh, yes it happens quite a bit, actually.
I call a "aBull$hit"on the entire story!!!!!!
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Spiking a guy's drink to steal their watch, money, etc does happen.
Most of the time, these crimes are not reported because the victim is too embarrassed,
About 30 years ago, this happened to me in Wash, DC.
Cops came, took the report, and left laughing I'm sure,
About a year later, a Detective came to see me.
He showed me several photos of various girls and wanted to know if I could pick out the girl.
Apparently, there was a travelling group that specialized in drugging their victim to steal their belongings.
Periodically, I also read similar stories in the news in the U.S. (esp. in Miami)
I'm certain this happens in the DR every once in a while....