The Tribune

By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS

Tribune Staff Reporter

lmunnings@tribunemedia.net

A 25-YEAR-OLD man is in police custody following the second break-in at the medical office of the Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for Fox Hill, Dr Nicholas Fox, an incident that left the political newcomer “shaken.”

According to reports, shortly before 1am on Saturday, officers were notified of the incident while a suspect was still inside the clinic on Collins Avenue.

Two units from the Mobile Division responded, and a male suspect was observed inside. Upon seeing police, the man attempted to flee via the roof but was apprehended after a short chase. Officers recovered cash and other property belonging to the business from the suspect.

Dr Fox declined to comment yesterday but said he will speak publicly today after conducting a full assessment of the facility.

In a video circulated on social media over the weekend, Dr Fox addressed supporters, saying: “As you are aware my office was ransacked again for the second time since my ratification. I am doing well, a bit shaken, a bit disappointed, however, I am resilient and nothing will deter me."

"I just want everyone to be careful and be vigilant and keep your eyes open. These people are desperate because they know what’s coming, so be vigilant and stay focused. Stay focused and know that God is with you and he will pwrotect us all and give the victory.”

The latest break-in follows an earlier incident in July, shortly after Dr Fox’s ratification as the FNM candidate for Fox Hill. At that time, surveillance footage showed an intruder scaling the roof of the clinic, cutting a hole in the ceiling, and dropping into the building. Staff discovered the break-in the following morning.

Three iPads containing sensitive patient information and more than $2,000 in cash were stolen, and there was an attempt to access Dr Fox’s office computer. Office files were scattered, and FNM campaign paraphernalia was rummaged through. The clinic’s electronic medical records provider later remotely wiped the stolen devices.

Dr Fox said the first break-in left his staff shaken and suggested it may have been politically motivated.

“I’m disappointed — disappointed that this is the temperament of this election currently, that’s happening,” he said at the time. “I’m not accusing anybody, but I just find it extremely coincidental that I’m ratified on Thursday, that my office is ransacked.”

Despite the incidents, Dr Fox said he remains undeterred.

Hours after the latest incident, Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell posted a video on social media mocking Dr Fox’s previous announcement of an afterschool food programme, which provides hotdog, chips, and juice to students.