The National Police has said that they seek two men that have been identified by the Tojo and Holguín families that were assaulted last week. The press has carried reports of a gang of good-looking and well-dressed men that carry radio telecommunications equipment and have assaulted homes. The owners had large amounts of cash on hand at the time of the assaults, according to press reports. The gang assaults took place at a Gazcue neighborhood penthouse apartment and in the upper middle class neighborhood home in Ensanche Paraiso. The thieves primarily stold cash and jewelry and vehicles. In both instances, the gang threatened the dwellers with a hot iron they connected in the home. The National Police advises Dominicans to take precautionary measures to avoid being victims of a similar gang assault. Families are advised to not leave their dwellings alone, nor their doors open. Precaution is to be taken when someone knocks, requesting the name of the person. If the person is not a known person, the door should not be opened. If the person identifies himself as a policeman, a call should be made to the National Police to verify this information and the reason for the visit. The Police also recommend installing good outside lighting and avoiding the stashing of cash in the home, regardless of the existence of a safe.
