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Burglar captured thanks to WhatsApp group

May 6, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The neighbours’ coordination and a WhatsApp group with local police were key to capture a burglar who was stealing a house located in Brisas del Cerro, Nicoya, Guanacaste province.

The suspect, named Martínez, was apprehended carrying jewelry, food, a computer and other electronic devices.

The community is very organized and trust Nicoya’s Fuerza Pública. That is why we decided to create a WhatsApp group to communicate directly, which shows good results

,was the official statement released by Deputy Luis Mendoza.

crhoy.com

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