The National Police is accusing several Venezuelans of stealing expensive watches. On Sunday, 17 February 2019, spokesman for the Police, Frank Félix Durán Mejía accused Venezuelans of stealing a Richard Miller Rafael Nadal watch, valued at US$150,000 from a La Dolcerie customer in Piantini, National District. The Police announced it recovered the watch and two 9mm pistols.
The main suspect is 29-year old Venezuelan Lenin Amado Zambrano Lorenzo. The authorities say he also has Dominican nationality. Zambrano was arrested when driving a motorcycle along Av. Mirador del Este in Santo Domingo East. At the moment of the arrest he had on him Pietro Beretta and Armscor pistols.
In the same case, the Police seek Venezuelans Lugo Andrés Santiago, Ramón Velásquez Blanquez and José Nestor Díaz.
The Police say the gang would choose their victims by the watches and then set up the robbery primarily in public places.
The Police urge the owner of the stolen watch, Maskim Vangeli, to file a legal complaint in order to prepare a strong case against the accused.
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18 February 2019
