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Last week a Xanadu Resort guest was beaten severely for his wallet by a local............near the resort, this is a fact

just a note to say this happened in December 2015.... Some folks are asking if it just occurred.... so just to clarify....

JennySmith, Sorry for your terrible experience on our island. The folks that live here, including myself, are defensive about crime reports. It's a tourist destination and all of us work hard to make it safe and enjoyable.
I have a question for you.
I read, 'She was walking near Ramon's Village Resort when a Hispanic man approached her and asked for $20.'.
The amount of 20. is curious. I get asked for various amounts of dollars and change but 20. is an odd amount. I recently noticed one fellow that also curiously asks for 20. He's Hispanic, unsavory and the request is more of a demand/threatening attitude and not a humble beg. Why $20.? Does this sound familiar?

Unfortunately crime happens and it can be to anyone. Most locals are defensive about it and blame it on alcohol or drugs. Earlier someone asked if it is safe to move to San Pedro. I suggested reading some earlier posts. I was called a trouble maker. Hope that you have fully recovered Jenny.

Elbert, what purpose does it accomplish to ask Jenny if your experience is familiar to her. I assume she would just as soon forget about her terrible experience.
If you think there is some connection, would not the police be the ones to refer your experience to?

For those suggesting i was out past my bedtime..

It was before 10 to my memory, and I was headed back to my room, after loosing my friend. We were already planning to head back however we were seperated. I thought the best thing to do would be to head back along the beach route in front of the resorts as they have security. While I was attacked I lost consciousness, so saying I was not found until later that evening. Also Elbert, I would love to see this guys picture. The guy that atracked me has not been found and the police were never too interested in putting forth the effort. I do suffer PTSD on top of my injuries from this event. Which is probably why I was so angry at some people's comments. If anyone would like to ask me questions i am fine with that. However, the victim blaming is disheartening. I never wished to walk alone at night, as I am naturally a level headed, cautious person. If anything I am the victim of circumstance, and attempted murder.

Thank you so much everyone for the well wishes and prayers. I truly do appreciate them. I have certainly learned from this experience that there are terrible people in this world. However, there are far more good people.

Never thought I would hear the day when in front of the Palms and Ramons would be considered a rough part of town

How sad

That is where Dennis and I were mugged 25 years ago....

Indeed the damn criminals ruin all the fun and steal our peace of mind. It is a sad reality that we have to protect ourselves, our guests and work harder to rid ourselves of the criminal element.