Wed, 2011-10-26

Handbag Snatch - Around 3pm on Tuesday October 25th, police responded to a reported handbag snatch in the area of Tuckers Town Road in St. George’s. It appears that a visiting couple was walking in the area when two unknown men on separate motorcycles rode alongside the female visitor. One of the suspects grabbed her handbag before both offenders made good their escape. The black handbag contained cash, a pink Casio digital camera and personal items. The 28 year old American woman was not injured. The suspects are described as two men on dark coloured motorcycles, wearing dark coloured helmets and dark coloured clothing. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC Anthony Bartley on 295-0011.

Burglary

Around 5:30am on Wednesday October 26h, police responded to a reported burglary at a Hamilton parish guest property. It appears that an unknown man accessed the porch area of an apartment occupied by two female visitors. The intruder was confronted and as a result, he accosted both occupants before making good his escape with a purse which contained cash and personal items. Both victims, a 46 year old American woman and a 76 year old American woman were injured and treated at the scene by EMTs, however their injuries apparently did not require hospital treatment. The suspect is described as a tall, dark-skinned man with a scarf covering his face. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Any witnesses or anyone with information is encouraged to contact PC Patrick Jones on 295-0011.

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