For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. UPDATE (31 March):
The man, age 27 of George Town, who was arrested on Tuesday, 28 March, in relation to an armed robbery on Seafarers Way, has now been formally charged with Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, and Possession and Consumption of Ganja.
The second man, age 36 of George Town, who was arrested in relation to the incident, has been formally charged with Possession and Consumption of Ganja.
Both men are appearing in court this morning, 31 March.
The third man arrested in relation to the incident, age 29 of George Town, has been granted bail as investigations continue.
UPDATE (29 March):
Police have arrested a further two men in relation to the armed robbery that took place at a jewellery store on Seafarers Way, yesterday, 28 March.
The two men, ages 36 and 29, both of George Town, were arrested yesterday, 28 March, on suspicion of robbery, possession of a firearm and drug related-offences, and remain in custody.
The matter is currently under investigation and anyone with any information is asked to contact George Town CID at 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.
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28 March:
Shortly after 9:50AM today, 28 March, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery which had taken place at a jewellery store on Seafarers Way, in the vicinity of Warwick Drive. It was reported that 3 masked men had entered the store, with one of the men brandishing a firearm. The men then used an object to break into the display cases at the store and stole several items. The men fled the scene in a white Honda CR-V.
No shots were fired and no one was injured during the incident.
Police later located an unoccupied vehicle fitting the description of the vehicle used in the incident, parked in the vicinity of Grescott Lane, George Town. Following further investigation, one man, age 27 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in custody. A quantity of jewellery, suspected to have been taken during the robbery, was also recovered. The other men are being sought.
Two of the suspects are described as being short and of slim build, the third suspect is described as being tall and of slim build. All three men were wearing black clothing.
The matter is currently under investigation and anyone with any information is asked to contact George Town CID at 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.
