#TurksandCaicos, April 5, 2018 – Providenciales –
Crime
Update Arrests and Charges
Police in Grand Turk Arrested and charged a 20-year-old man on Sunday, April 1st, 2018 for the offence of Possession of Controlled Drugs, following a stop search. The man was placed on USD$1500 bail, to appear at the Magistrates Court on April 6th, 2018.
Police in Providenciales on Sunday, April 1st, 2018, formally charged an 18-year-old male with five counts of buggery, in relation to a report made on March 5th, 2018. The accused is in Police custody.
On Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. Police in North Caicos arrested and formally Charged a man of Bottle Creek, for Burglary and Malicious Injury to Property, following reports of two burglaries that were reported on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018. The Old Customs building was burgled and stolen was one HP Laptop computer. The Adelaide Oembler Primary School Tuck shop was also broken into. A number of food items, that included eggs, apples, cereals, cream, and bread were stolen. The man is currently in Police custody.
Burglary
Police are investigating a Burglary that occurred in the Bight Providenciales, on Sunday, April 1st, 2018. According to Police reports, it was reported that at 7:36 a.m. upon arrival to the restaurant, the owner noticed his business establishment burgled and ransacked. Missing were, one black 60 inch Flat screen Television valued USD$1000, 1 black flat screen Sankey Television valued USD$1000, 1 black Plum cellular phone valued USD$40, 1 Internet box value unknown, a quantity of alcohol that included 19 bottles of mixed wines, 3 cases of mixed beers, 9 bottles of mixed liquor valued USD$500.
Police in Providenciales are investigating the burglary of the Champions for Christ School on Sunday, April 1st, 2018. Missing according to the complainant was one grey container containing snacks value USD$300 was reported missing along with cellphones, other important documents.
Suspicious Activity
Police are also investigating an incident that took place on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 where a 34-year-old woman reported to 911 that she jumped out of moving jitney after an attack and attempted kidnapping. The complainant was on her way from the Down Town area. The vehicle, a white Nissan car was driven by a slim built male with brown complexion.
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 any crime to come forward, or contact the Chalk Sound Police Station at 338-5901, 941-8082, 911 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-8477.
Release: RTCIPF