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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Tuesday, April 03,2012
Distribution: All Media

Witness Appeal: Burglary at Devonshire Residence

Around 8:30pm on Monday, April 2nd, 2012, police responded to a report of aggravated burglary at a residence in Devonshire near the junction of Middle Road and Hermitage Road. It appears that four suspects were involved; one female and three males, all wearing dark colored clothing with hoodies and scarfs covering their faces. One of the men is alleged to have brandished a machete while another had what appeared to be a firearm. The suspects forced their way into the residence and demanded money and jewelry from the occupants. The suspects then quickly left the residence with a quantity of cash, jewelry and a PlayStation 3. No one was injured. Officers immediately conducted an area search for the offenders and inquiries are ongoing. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident is asked to call the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1079, or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department