Pops wrote:
Retired cop here, story sounds ? like there is probably much more went unsaid. Getting relieved of money outside of Selina is on the sidewalk where it would appear out of place and noticeable. A block or two away, getting relieved of money and phone while intoxicated would not be surprising. They just looked like Sportsman's types. They look great until you get up close. Drunk enough and another robbery report on how these two girls robbed me at gunpoint. Never pays to be out on the street here or anywhere else too drunk to keep your guard up. I dealt with hundreds of robbery reports just like this in Atlanta. Great you have found Costa Rica and enjoying most of your interactions here. The country has much to offer. Have a great trip, take tons of photos and be safe.
I was pretty drunk...and having a good time...i walked bit back and forth with the girls...i actually have a picture of one of their faces and both from behind...i filed a police report locally with the IMEI number of my phone and will send them the photo when I get a chance.
I'm sure I was a perfect target...we were all drunk but me...probably the most.
I say I know better....or I should becaue I (almost) got pickpocketed in an alley way in Cajamarca, Peru while getting a blowjob lol. I've been around a lot but every now and then I let my guard down. Having this happen on my Day 1 is actually (maybe) a good thing because it restores my vigilance in general. It was a decent phone (Moto X), cause a few hundred or something like that on Black Friday...and the money...but it could have been worse... could have been my camera or laptop or something.