Crime
Grave Vandals Strike Again; Five Cays Cemetery desecrated on Mother’s Day
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, May 15, 2023 – Disturbing accounts are coming out of Five Cays, Providenciales on Thursday; it seems a grave was disturbed, maybe even robbed, according to reports reaching Magnetic Media.
Concerned residents contacted out to our news team Thursday morning claiming that it seemed a body had been dug up in the Five Cays Cemetery. Photos accompanying the claims showed not one but several damaged graves. Some had the concrete slabs slid to the side while others had been smashed open.
Even worse, the grave robbers managed to haul at least one coffin from its resting place. It was discarded in the sun
above ground, the top having been pried open and badly damaged, exposing the contents.
Residents visiting the site to see for themselves said, parts of the body including the head were missing; Magnetic Media was unable to confirm the report.
By Thursday afternoon, the black casket was seen being returned to an uncovered grave; those literally doing the heavy lifting donned protective garments.
Then on Mother’s Day came a second report; pointing to a serial offender.
With officials yet to comment on the first shocking incident discovered on May 11th, on Sunday May 14, residents sent photos of another resting place torn open.
The repeated, disturbing occurrences are making residents anxious as they query who are the culprits and why are they desecrating these sacred places.
None of the coffins in the obviously occupied graves were pried out this time, though not for a lack of trying. At least two graves were broken into, the steel bent out of shape and concrete destroyed as culprits tried to access what was inside.
Neither the government nor police have commented on the disturbing sequence of events.
“Now, even in death it looks like our loved ones cannot rest in peace. What is going on in this country,” questioned one woman in reaction to our news report.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
Media Release
July 15th, 2024.
SHAIWANZO MISSICK of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has been charged with six counts of firearm-related offences.
Missick, 30, was charged on July 13 after police officers consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The offences against Missick are:
- One Count – Discharging Firearm
- One Count- Discharging Ammunition
- One Count-Possession of Firearm with intent to commit a serious offence
- Two Counts-Possession of Ammunition
- One Count –Possession of Firearm
- One Count-Possession of Controlled Drugs
- One Count- Possession of Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.
The charges against Missick came following a report made on Saturday, 29 June 2024, following a shooting incident in Breezy Brae.
Officers obtained a warrant and searched the accused’s residence based on the information received.
The RT&CIPF is asking the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app from the Google Play Store or Apple Apps and share information anonymously.
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