rewrite this title Residents of Gardenia in Friusa demand solutions after wave of assaults in dark streets

friuse. Insecurity continues to be a concern in the vicinity of the Gardenia urbanization, in the community of Friusa, in the Verón-Punta Cana district, where several days ago, a lady identified as Reyna Marisol Martínez was the victim of an assault.

The robbery occurred around 9:20 p.m., while Martínez was traveling on her street, two individuals on a motorcycle intercepted her on a road that is not illuminated and the roads are in terrible conditions.

According to the victim's story, the criminals were armed with a dagger, they threatened Martínez so that she would not ask for help while they stripped her of her wallet, a cell phone, headphones, a portable charger, 20 dollars, 3,800 pesos and a perfume set.

“I felt indescribable fear. They threatened me with the knife and did not stop threatening me. “I still haven't been able to overcome the trauma,” he said.

dark streets

According to residents, the lack of lighting and the deterioration of the streets turn this area into fertile ground for crime.

The situation is not new. Residents have filed recurring complaints with municipal authorities, but so far no concrete measures have been taken to address the problem.

Martínez said that the attack left her traumatized. “Every time I see a motorcycle, I panic. “This is not life,” he commented.

The Martínez robbery is part of a series of incidents that have generated a growing sense of insecurity in the community.

Residents demand:

1. Repair of public lighting lamps: Darkness is pointed out as one of the main factors that facilitates robberies.

2. Street rehabilitation: Potholes not only make traffic difficult, but force drivers to slow down, making them easy targets for criminals.

3. Increased police patrols: The presence of security agents could deter criminals and according to community members the police presence is scarce in the area.