The short version
- Metro Puerto Rico reported that thieves stole about $48,600 in cash and merchandise from the Texaco garage on PR-127 in barrio Los Sitios
- Police said the break-in was reported Friday morning after the main door was forced open
- According to authorities, $35,000 came from slot machines, $7,000 from a safe, $600 from the register and $6,000 in merchandise
- Agent José García of the Guayanilla district referred the case to the CIC Property Division in Ponce; tip line is 787-343-2020
Break-in reported Friday morning
Authorities are investigating a burglary at a Texaco gas station and garage in Guayanilla where approximately $48,600 in cash and merchandise was taken. Metro Puerto Rico reported the incident occurred at the business located on highway PR-127 in barrio Los Sitios. The break-in was reported during the morning of Friday, Oct. 30.
Both Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora reported that an unidentified person forced open the main door to gain entry. Once inside, the thief or thieves took $35,000 in cash from slot machines, $7,000 from a safe, $600 from the cash register and merchandise valued at about $6,000.
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Case referred to investigative unit
Agent José García, assigned to the Guayanilla district, conducted the preliminary investigation, according to both outlets. The case has been referred to the Property Division of the Criminal Investigation Corps (CIC) in Ponce for further investigation.
Police asked anyone with information to contact the confidential tip line at 787-343-2020. The two news organizations gave nearly identical accounts of the amounts stolen and the items taken.
Where the sources differ
Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora agree on all key facts: the location on PR-127 in barrio Los Sitios, the Friday morning report, the forced main door, the exact breakdown of stolen cash ($35,000 from slot machines, $7,000 from safe, $600 from register), the $6,000 in merchandise and the total near $48,600-$49,000. Both name Agent José García as the preliminary investigator and the referral to CIC Ponce, and both list the same tip line number. The only minor difference is that Metro Puerto Rico uses "approximately $48,600" while Primera Hora says "cerca de $49 mil" and lists the merchandise separately.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not say how the burglars transported the stolen items, whether the business had surveillance cameras or if any footage was obtained, the exact time the break-in occurred, whether fingerprints or other evidence were recovered, or if there are any suspects. They also do not indicate whether the gas station was open for business later that day or what security measures the owner plans to take.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official Pillos dan palo de casi $49 mil en gasolinera de Guayanilla
- Reporting Pillos dan palo de casi $49 mil en gasolinera de Guayanilla
- Reporting Roban cerca de $49 mil en efectivo y mercancía de un garaje en Guayanilla
How we checked this
Both Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora reported the theft at the Guayanilla Texaco garage based on police information. All details about the stolen amounts, the method of entry, the investigating agent and the referral to CIC Ponce come from the official police account provided to both outlets.
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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