The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, informs U.S. citizens traveling or visiting Haiti that over the course of the last two months approximately ten armed robberies have occurred after customers made bank withdrawals in the neighborhood opposite the U.S. Embassy, across Boulevard du 15 Octobre in Tabarre. It appears that in all cases thieves have followed the victims on motorcycle and robbed them at gun point away from the bank.
The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens about personal safety in Port-au-Prince. It is very important for you to employ sound security precautions at all times and pay close attention to your surroundings. When in and exiting local businesses, regardless of type, do not flash large amounts of currency and be on the lookout for individuals who might be following you. When traveling in your vehicle, keep the windows up, doors locked and leave space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. If you believe that you are being followed proceed to the nearest police station or public building.
