COSTA RICAN TIMES
Costa Rica News – Through its website, the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, warns Americans of the danger in Costa Rica due to the increase in assaults and robberies towards tourists.
“Crime is increasing in Costa Rica and U.S. citizens are frequent victims. While petty theft is the main problem, armed robberies have been known to occur even in broad daylight. American tourists and residents can also take steps to protect themselves,” says the opening statement.
The U.S. Embassy web page details some of the crimes perpetrated against Americans on Costa Rican soil:
A tire of a rental car went flat, and people who stopped to “help change the tire” stole U.S. passports, bags, cash, and camera.
A hotel room was broken into during the day, and robbers stole a
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