Tourist robbed of over $55,000 in jewelry and watches in Loíza
A California visitor reported that items including a Rolex watch, Seiko watches, gold pieces and U.S. Army medals were taken from her vehicle in Piñones on Saturday morning.
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- Metro Puerto Rico reported that a tourist from California parked her white Hyundai Tucson in front of La Pocita on PR-187 in Piñones, Loíza, to go to the beach
- Upon returning she discovered a plastic bag containing a Rolex watch, two Seiko watches, a gold bracelet, a gold chain with a cross, an emerald ring and several U.S. Army medals had been stolen
- The victim valued the stolen property at approximately $55,000 according to both Metro Puerto Rico and Telemundo Puerto Rico
- Police said agent Ángel Pabón conducted the preliminary investigation and referred the case to the Property Crimes Division
Theft reported in Piñones
A tourist from California reported a theft that occurred on Saturday morning on highway PR-187 in Piñones, Loíza, Metro Puerto Rico reported. The woman had parked her white Hyundai Tucson in front of La Pocita to go to the beach. When she returned to the vehicle she noticed that a plastic bag containing jewelry and watches had been taken from inside.
The stolen items included one Rolex watch, two Seiko watches, a gold bracelet, a gold chain with a cross, an emerald ring and several medals awarded by the United States Army. The complainant valued the property at approximately $55,000, Telemundo Puerto Rico reported.
Investigation underway
The incident is being investigated as illegal appropriation. Agent Ángel Pabón carried out the preliminary investigation and referred the case to the Division of Crimes Against Property, which will continue the investigation, according to both outlets.
No arrests have been reported and authorities have not released further details about how entry was gained to the vehicle.
Where the sources differ
Both Metro Puerto Rico and Telemundo Puerto Rico agree on the date and time of the incident (Saturday morning), the location (PR-187 in front of La Pocita, Piñones, Loíza), the victim's origin (California), the vehicle (white Hyundai Tucson), the stolen items (Rolex, two Seiko watches, gold bracelet, gold chain with cross, emerald ring, U.S. Army medals) and the approximate value ($55,000). Metro Puerto Rico states the items were taken from inside the vehicle while Telemundo Puerto Rico reports that someone had entered the car. Telemundo Puerto Rico names the preliminary investigating agent (Ángel Pabón) while Metro Puerto Rico does not.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not indicate whether the vehicle was locked, how the thief gained access, whether there were witnesses or surveillance footage, if the victim was alone, or what immediate steps police are taking beyond assigning the case to the Property Crimes Division. No timeline for further updates was provided.
Sources
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- Reporting Le roban mas de $55 mil dólares en joyería a mujer turista en Loíza
- Reporting Turista pierde $55 mil en joyas y relojes tras robo en Piñones
How we checked this
Metro Puerto Rico and Telemundo Puerto Rico both covered the tourist theft reported on Saturday in Loíza. Details about the stolen items, location and value are consistent across both reports. The identity of the preliminary investigating agent rests solely on the Telemundo Puerto Rico account.
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.