For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. At about 10:40PM on Sunday, 19 October, officers responded to a report that a young child had been left unattended in a vehicle in the parking lot of a bar on Shedden Road. The officers located the father of the child nearby and spoke to him, and also contacted the child’s mother. With the immediate safety of the child in mind, officers made the decision to transport the child from the location to the residence of a family member.
The matter is currently under full investigation, and a child safeguarding referral has been made. Police are requesting that anyone who was present at the location and observed the child, or has any other information on the matter contact 949-4222.
“It is not only extremely irresponsible and dangerous to leave young children unattended in vehicles, it is also an offense under the law,” said RCIPS Protective Services Detective Chief Inspector Lorraine Roberts. “Police and our partner safeguarding agencies take these matters seriously and will thoroughly investigate any such reports made to us. You will be prosecuted if found to have committed an offense.”
“You wouldn’t leave your wallet in the car, why would you leave a child?” DCI Roberts added.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.
