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ROBBERS ATTACK THREE ON RAPHUNE HILL

Three people entering a residence on Raphune Hill on Wednesday afternoon found four robbers there.
A report from Police Chief Jose Garcia said when officers responded to a call for help at the Raphune Hill residence, they were told by the three victims that the robbers had tied them up, beaten one of them – a woman – and threatened to shoot them.
The robbers were all armed.
After taking jewelry valued at $2,374 and $1,000 in cash, the robbers fled. It is not known if the suspects were on foot or had a vehicle.
Garcia said an investigation is ongoing.
The female beating victim was taken to Roy L. Schneider hospital, treated and released.

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