Hato Mayor Market Hit by Overnight Robberies: Merchants Demand Action

Robberies at Hato Mayor Market: Merchants Count Losses and Demand Increased Security Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic - In the early morning hours of May 22nd, 2025, the municipal market of Hato Mayor del Rey was targeted by thieves. Multiple businesses were broken into, resulting in significant financial losses and property damage for local merchants. One merchant, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated, "They took everything. Even the keys to the bathroom, they took them all." Another merchant described the scene, saying, "They broke the padlocks and took about 1300 pesos in coins." The video shows the damaged padlocks and the merchants visibly upset and frustrated. Local authorities have been notified and are investigating the incident. Merchants are calling for increased security measures in the market to prevent future incidents. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of insecurity in the region and underscores the need for stronger law enforcement and community initiatives to address such issues.