The short version
- El Vocero reported that the theft of a 14-karat gold bracelet with small diamonds and a black Movado watch was reported Friday afternoon at a hotel on PR-968 in Río Grande
- El Nuevo Día reported the incident was reported at 1:48 p.m. on Friday with the items valued at $6,050
- Both outlets reported that the complainant noticed the items missing upon returning to the room where they had been left
- Agents from the Fajardo CIC Property Division are continuing the investigation according to both sources
Reported hotel theft
Puerto Rico police are investigating the theft of a 14-karat gold bracelet with small diamonds and a black Movado watch from a hotel room. El Vocero reported the theft was reported during the afternoon of Friday at a hotel located on PR-968 in Río Grande. The complainant told authorities the items had been left in one of the rooms.
El Nuevo Día reported the case was reported at 1:48 p.m. on Friday. The querellante indicated that upon checking the room later the bracelet and watch were no longer where they had been left. The stolen property was valued at $6,050 according to the complaint filed with authorities.
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Ongoing investigation
According to both El Vocero and El Nuevo Día, agents from the Property Division of the Criminal Investigation Corps (CIC) in the Fajardo area are continuing with the investigation to clarify the circumstances of the facts.
The sources agree on the description of the stolen items, their combined value and the location of the hotel. They differ on the precise wording used to describe when the report was made.
Where the sources differ
Both El Vocero and El Nuevo Día agree that a 14-karat gold bracelet with small diamonds and a black Movado watch valued at $6,050 were reported missing from a hotel room on PR-968 in Río Grande, and that the Fajardo CIC Property Division is investigating. El Vocero stated the theft was reported during the afternoon of Friday while El Nuevo Día specified the report was made at 1:48 p.m. on Friday. Both describe the complainant noticing the items were gone upon later checking the room where they had been left.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state when the items were left in the room, whether the room was occupied by the complainant or others, if there was forced entry or signs of disturbance, whether hotel staff or surveillance video are involved in the investigation, or any possible suspects or next steps planned by police.
Sources
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- Reporting Reportan hurto de prendas y reloj valorados en $6,050 en hotel de Río Grande
- Reporting Roban brazalete de oro de 14 quilates con diamantes incrustados y un lujoso reloj de hotel en Río Grande
How we checked this
El Vocero and El Nuevo Día both reported the basic facts of the theft complaint and the identity of the investigating unit. Details such as the exact time of the report rest on the account given by El Nuevo Día while the general timing of the report on Friday afternoon rests on El Vocero.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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