Pedernales.- The National Police reported on the arrest of Jeffrey Yulianny Colón Pérez (Yefri), 25 years old, accused of participating in the theft of RD$796,000 and US$500 in cash in the administrative offices of the Cabo Rojo Tourist Port.
The detainee, who was an employee of the Port of Cabo Rojo, was captured at his residence after arrest and search warrant No. 592-2026-00002-AP was issued.
During the operation, the authorities seized clothing items that match those worn by one of the assailants, according to recordings from the location’s security cameras.
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The incident occurred on January 11, 2025, but was officially reported on January 15 by a representative of the affected company, who explained that the case had initially been handled internally.
According to the complaint, two hooded men entered the building without forcing the doors, taking advantage of the lack of locks in the offices.
The investigations, led by the Public Ministry, agents from the Central Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DICRIM) and technicians from the Scientific Police, included the collection of fingerprints and the analysis of security recordings.
In the videos, two hooded individuals are seen, one of them armed with a silver pistol.
The case remains under investigation to find the second person involved and recover the stolen money.
