For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. Just after 12:20 PM on Thursday, 28 May, police responded to a report of an armed robbery on Shamrock Road in the Prospect area.
Police have established that two males, dressed in dark clothing with their faces covered, attempted to steal an e-bike. The owner of the e-bike intervened, and one of the suspects struck him in the head, causing an injury.
During the altercation, the suspect discharged a flare gun. No injuries were reported from the discharge itself.
The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment for injuries that appear to be of non-life-threatening.
Officers searched the surrounding area for the suspects, who fled the scene on foot, however, they have not been located . The investigation is on-going and detectives are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via the Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, through the RCIPS website, or via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website.
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