Armed Assault in Sarapiquí Leads to Vehicle Theft and Community Concerns
Two vehicles stolen during a violent home invasion in La Virgen, Sarapiquí, prompt police response and arrests.
In a violent incident reported on March 30, 2025, armed assailants broke into a residence in La Virgen de Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, where they threatened a woman with firearms and forcibly stole several items before escaping with two vehicles.
The incident was reported to the Ministry of Security at approximately 9:30 PM through the emergency line 911.
Upon the arrival of law enforcement officers, the victim recounted her harrowing experience.
A police operation on the Northeastern Corridor enabled authorities to intercept a stolen Toyota Prado vehicle in the Ticari sector of Horquetas, Sarapiquí.
Two individuals were apprehended at that location, identified as a man with the last name Alvarado and a 17-year-old juvenile.
In a subsequent search on the same route, officers discovered the second stolen vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, in an area known as La Vuelta del Tigre, where the vehicle had reportedly overturned, allowing the occupants to flee the scene.
The incident has raised significant concerns among local residents regarding safety and security in the area, revealing the ongoing challenges posed by violent crime in Costa Rica.
The Ministry of Security continues to address the rising tide of crime through community policing and targeted operations designed to apprehend suspects and prevent further criminal activity.
The incident was reported to the Ministry of Security at approximately 9:30 PM through the emergency line 911.
Upon the arrival of law enforcement officers, the victim recounted her harrowing experience.
A police operation on the Northeastern Corridor enabled authorities to intercept a stolen Toyota Prado vehicle in the Ticari sector of Horquetas, Sarapiquí.
Two individuals were apprehended at that location, identified as a man with the last name Alvarado and a 17-year-old juvenile.
In a subsequent search on the same route, officers discovered the second stolen vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, in an area known as La Vuelta del Tigre, where the vehicle had reportedly overturned, allowing the occupants to flee the scene.
The incident has raised significant concerns among local residents regarding safety and security in the area, revealing the ongoing challenges posed by violent crime in Costa Rica.
The Ministry of Security continues to address the rising tide of crime through community policing and targeted operations designed to apprehend suspects and prevent further criminal activity.
