The National Police reported that in less than 24 hours it solved the robbery of the Banreservas branch in Sabana de la Mar, in eastern Hato Mayor province. The robbers had made off with over RD$7 million and a firearm at around 6pm on Wednesday, 17 July 2019.
The robbers used an emergency door that had been conveniently left open. They came armed with a machete and something that looked like a homemade shotgun, called a “chagon.”
The Police announced the arrest of four suspects in the case. These are Dinerinson Medina Féliz, Antoni Medina Féliz, Yohan Encarnación Mercedes and Dahian Alberto Encarnación Mercedes, all resident in Sabana de la Mar. The investigators suspect Dinerinson Medina Féliz, who worked at the bank as a security guard, planned the crime.
According to El Dia, the National Police recovered RD$5,003,200 and US$99,417. Law enforcement also recovered three cell phones and a .38 cal Smith & Wesson revolver with five rounds in the cylinder and one expended round.
As reported, when the robber was cornered, he fired at the Police. He was wounded in the leg by the arresting officers.
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22 July 2019