Tue, 2012-03-06

Police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred around 7:30pm on Monday March 5th in the Lolly’s Lane, Smith’s parish area. It appears that a taxi driver dropped off a fare in the area when he was accosted by two unknown men, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The suspects stole a quantity of cash before making good their escape on a dark & red coloured motorcycle. The taxi driver, a 34 year old Devonshire man, was not injured.

Police are also investigating a reported robbery that occurred around 8:30pm on Monday, March 5th at a Southampton guest property. It appears that two unknown men gained entry into a residence on the property, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The intruders stole a quantity of cash, a laptop computer and two mobile phones before making good their escape. The occupants of the cottage, American visitors to the island, were also uninjured.

The suspects in the Southampton incident are described as two dark skinned males, approximately 5’8” tall of slim build. One of the offenders was wearing a black hooded jacket while the other was wearing a black jacket.

The suspects in the Smith’s parish incident are described as two dark skinned males, approximately 5’9” to 5’11” tall; one of slim build and one of medium build. Both were wearing black hooded jackets.

Area searches were conducted following both incidents; however the culprits were not located. Inquiries are ongoing and detectives have not ruled out the possibility that the two incidents may be linked.

Detective Inspector Dave Greenidge is leading on these matters and any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding either incident is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1185 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

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