Robbery
Thu, 2007-02-01
At 4:30pm on Thursday, Police attended a reported robbery at Carousel Liqours on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. On arrival officers spoke with the victim, a 53 year old Warwick man, who works at the store. He stated that around 4pm a man came into the store and asked for some matches. The Warwick man was talking to another individual in the store at the time, and refused the man's request. The man left; however he returned a short time later, when no customers were in the store, wearing a full face helmet and went behind the counter. As the suspect attempted to grab two cartons of cigarettes a scuffle ensued with the store clerk. During the struggle the suspect managed to grab a pair of scissors that were on the counter and used them to cut the victim's arm. At that point a customer entered the store and saw the commotion, startling the suspect, who then made good his escape on foot heading west on Front Street before turning on to King Street. Police subsequently searched the area but were unable to locate the assailant. The suspect is described as wearing baggy blue jeans, blue boxer shorts, a white top and a full face helmet. The victim indicated he would make his own way to the hospital for treatment of the cut to his arm. It appears the suspect left the store empty handed. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
Burglary
At 4:10 this morning, Police attended a reported burglary at Vera P. Card on Water Street in St. George's. On arrival officers spoke with the store manager who stated that sometime between 5:20pm on Thursday and 4am on Friday, an unknown culprit or culprits gained entry into the store. The culprit(s) stole several items of jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
At 9:15pm on Thursday, Police attended a reported burglary at a Cottage Hill Lane, Hamilton parish residence. On arrival officers spoke to witnesses, who stated that they saw an unknown female standing on the porch of the upper apartment. The individual then made good their escape. A black Toshiba laptop computer and docking station were subsequently discovered missing from the apartment. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
At 4:15pm on Thursday, Police attended a reported burglary at a Curving Avenue, Pembroke residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainant who stated that sometime between 9am and 4pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into her home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole several items of gold jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
