By MORGAN ADDERLEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
madderley@tribunemedia.net
POLICE are investigating three separate incidents of armed robbery, home invasion, and break-ins that took place in the western district of New Providence on Tuesday.
This comes after two other reported robberies in the area last week.
When asked about this spate of crime in the west, Superintendent Anton Rahming told The Tribune that there have been additional patrols in the area.
“We have had a number of officers in those particular areas. Based on our information, we are working to see how quickly we can bring those persons into custody,” he said.
“Certainly, we do not know for sure who the individuals are but we are working some information to try and see how best we can bring those persons into custody.”
The first incident, a house breaking and attempted robbery, took place shortly before 2.30pm Tuesday. According to a police press release, a woman housekeeper was at a residence when four men forced their way inside through the garage door wearing bandanas over their faces.
The men “held her at bay” while demanding jewellery and cash, police said. As they searched the residence, the woman began to scream, causing the men to flee.
Superintendent Edward Demeritte, officer-in-charge of the Cable Beach police station, confirmed to The Tribune yesterday that the residence was located in Sea Beach Estates.
The second incident was the armed robbery of two men and woman on a beach in the west. The robbery that took place shortly before midnight.
According to Supt Demeritte, the victims were approached by three armed men. The press release noted they were robbed of the keys for their vehicle, cash, and a bank card.
The woman was also indecently assaulted.
On Tuesday night, there was a break-in at the News Cafe Sandyport, Supt Demeritte told The Tribune.
“A business establishment was closed, (individuals) entered during the course of the night and stole some items out of the News Café,” he said.
Supt Demeritte also addressed other incidents of crime that have occurred in the western district of New Providence in recent days.
Approximately 3.45pm on August 6, Jimmy’s liquor store was robbed. On August 7, there was a break in at a Rubis gas station in western New Providence and items were stolen.
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bogart 5 years, 8 months ago
Some tings shoudda have been basic in this century 1. Crime charts patterns showing criminal activity which to the simpletons d grade people like yours truly would seem to indicate months likes August an others would show more criminal activity....cyclical periods, trends patterns developments are used by most bankers govt to proactively plan preppare execute grab opportunities 2. Given that there are some main roads like Bay St Camera surveillamce systems should be in place to quickly locate criminals. 3.This business of constamtly buying polkce cars, an more police cars....an police cars an cars...an more police recruits an more police recruits. .being the main play in dealing with criminals costing millions of taxpayers scarce dollars.....needs to ne replaced in large part by surbeillance camera systems... 4. Deterramce factor of criminal activity with camera systems that works and used would seem to be preferable .than having a police car to drive like crazy running after criminals. 5. Synergies, efficiencies gained from camera systems.like when the camera operators see suspicious activity....cars can be dispatched directly using best routes and cut off points to be stationed......cameras can be used to ticket red light jumpers....spot accident .....blockages....prioritize areas of comcern.....watch the jitneys running up on the pavement to get past traffic...go through gas station to bypass traffic lights....go off assigned routes.....stop the male jitney drivers...gossipping two jitneys next to each other blocking cars from passong....cameras can be used to spot and alert police to take action......one $50,000 ? Car can buy plenty cameras.....an cut down the use of say 10 police cars,....gas....mechanical repairs...car parts...an 20..? New police recruits riding round with pipin cold air conditioning....
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