According to a recent publication from the Department of Statistics of the National Police, there were 102 vehicle thefts in the Dominican Republic between January 1 and March 31 of this year.
The breakdown of vehicle thefts during the first quarter indicates that 75 cars, 10 SUVs, nine trucks, and eight vans were stolen.
The National Police adds that during this time, 42 vehicles were stolen in Santo Domingo, and 19 in the National District. Seven thefts occurred in the province of Santiago, seven in San Cristóbal, six in La Vega, three in Duarte, three in Espaillat, and four in Monseñor Nouel.
Other thefts took place in the provinces of Hermanas Mirabal (2), La Romana (2), Sánchez Ramírez (2), Valverde (2), Hato Mayor (1), La Altagracia (1), and Monte Plata (1).
The report details that most of the thefts occurred between Wednesday and Saturday. Regarding the time, it states that 18 of these thefts were recorded between midnight and 5:59 in the morning; 36 from 6:00 am to 11:59 am, and six cases occurred between 6:00 pm and 11:59 pm.
Undoubtedly, the negative externality resulting from these phenomena hinders social well-being. Therefore, the government, supported by institutions concerned with these criminal acts such as the National Police, should implement solutions to address this issue for national security.
