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District of Bugaba Chiriqui

01:36 Jan 3 2011 bugaba panama

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A 64 year-old American citizen named August Heim is in serious condition after he was stabbed in the chest by two criminals who attacked him in his residence, located in the El Encanto neighborhood in the district of Bugaba, in the province of Chiriqui. According to the police, the criminals went to the house of the foreigner, where they stabbed him and stole $1,600 dollars from him in cash. Heim was found lying on the floor of the porch of his residence. When he was rescued, he was conscious, and telling his relatives the details of what had happened. La Critica learned that the assailants allegedly gained access to the house in the first place through the front door of the residence to commit a theft. The American was transferred to the emergency room of Hospital Regional Rafael Hernandez, where he was treated immediately. According to the doctors who attended him, the status of American's health is fragile, due to the wound he received in the chest. The authorities of the National Police and prosecutors began an investigation to find those responsible for this bloody event. (La Critica)
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allan (Nov 27 2011)
Mr. Heim recovered from his assault thanks to the diligence of his neighbors and the caring efficient care of the local hospital in La Concepcion. The same cannot be said in describing the police investigation. Unbelievably, in following up this incident, the police dropped this case after about six months... as an attempted robbery,... citing no evidence. They never canvassed the local area investigating suspicious activities nor did they question a lead suspect requested by Mr. Heim. Understandably, Mr. Heim is quite upset that no credible effort was made to find and prosecute his attackers... who are still out there... having successfully robbed him and nearly killed him. As a result, Mr. Heim spends most of his time now in Costa Rica where he feels it is much safer.
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