Turks and Caicos Island Police Crime Update

#TurksandCaicos, February 23, 2018 – Providenciales –

Arrests and Charges

A 29-year-old Jamaican man was arrested on February 16th, 2018, on suspicion of possession of a Firearm. The man is currently in police custody.

A 33 -year -old Haitian woman was charged with four counts of Theft in a Chosen Action, following investigations into a report made by a Real Estate Company.  The woman was granted bail in the sum of USD$7000 and will answer to the charges at the Magistrates Court on Monday, February 26th, 2018.

A 22-year-old North Caicos man was formally charged and Cautioned for the offence of Malicious Injuries to Property, Malicious Damage to property, throwing stone/missile and theft, in connection to a report made on January 17th, 2018.  The man will answer to these charges on Monday, February 26th, 2018 at the Magistrates Court.

Burglaries

On Tuesday, February 20th, 2018, a Chalk Sound home was burglarized. Missing were a black 43 inch Samsung Television, a PTV box, and a DVD Samsung box, value unknown. This is still under investigation.

Theft

Providenciales Police are also investigating a theft that took place at a Business place on South Dock Road, February 22nd, 2018.  The complainant reported that upon arriving at his place of work at 7:20 a.m., he noticed that a number of items were missing from his containers.  Missing were, one black and red generator, one gas steel saw and a variety of hand tools.  The value is unknown.

Robbery

A man was robbed at gunpoint at 11:22 p.m. on Long Bay Road near the Fish Shop, February 22nd, 2018.  According to the complainant, after pulling over to the side of the road to count a sum a cash, he was approached by gunmen who demanded the money.  The gunmen who are described as having a Turks and Caicos/Bahamian accent got away with USD$3000.  Both men were wearing dark clothing and fled the scene by foot.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force continue to appeal to the general public who may have any information that can assist in the detection of these crimes to come forward, or contact the Chalk Sound Police Station at 338-5901, 941-8082 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 anonymously.

Takara Bain 23/02/18