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Doleguita Residents Detain Man Accused of Persistent Robberies
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Doleguita Residents Detain Man Accused of Persistent Robberies

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents of Doleguita, David, detained a man suspected of frequent robberies and vandalism.
  • This action followed the capture of two individuals by residents for similar offenses, highlighting community frustration with ongoing crime.
  • The community is calling for increased security from authorities to restore peace and tranquility to the area.

Frustrated residents of Doleguita, in the district of David, took matters into their own hands by detaining a man they accuse of being involved in persistent robberies and vandalism. This incident occurred after locals apprehended two other individuals suspected of similar crimes in the area.

Christian Cornejo, a resident, stated that neighbors have been capturing suspects themselves, despite filing numerous reports with the police. "Between yesterday and today, two people have been captured, but by the neighbors themselves. It hasn't been the Police. We have tried our best to file the pertinent complaints. "Even today, neighbors are filing another complaint about the same situation," he said.

Between yesterday and today, two people have been captured, but by the neighbors themselves. It hasn't been the Police. We have tried our best to file the pertinent complaints. "Even today, neighbors are filing another complaint about the same situation.

— Christian CornejoA resident explaining the community's frustration and actions due to ongoing crime.

The community is pleading with authorities to enhance security, as the rising crime has disrupted their peace. "We ask the authorities, more than anything, for the peace of the place. We need this to be a tranquil environment again. The insecurity due to robberies is very strong," Cornejo added.

We ask the authorities, more than anything, for the peace of the place. We need this to be a tranquil environment again. The insecurity due to robberies is very strong.

— Christian CornejoA resident appealing to authorities for increased security.

One of the victims, a local church, has had its air conditioning systems stolen five times, resulting in significant financial losses. "It has been five times. Thousands of dollars invested here, as a church we struggle and work hard, but once again they steal our air conditioners," said Mónica de Cornejo.

The detained man was handed over to the National Police and is now with the Justice of the Peace, who will decide on the next steps. The ongoing insecurity has left families in the area worried and fearful.

It has been five times. Thousands of dollars invested here, as a church we struggle and work hard, but once again they steal our air conditioners.

— Mónica de CornejoA church representative describing the repeated theft of air conditioning units.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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