The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands can confirm that investigations are taking place into several incidents on Providenciales.
Shortly after midnight today (March 15), a male victim reported he was robbed of his vehicle and personal belongings by two males in the area of Kew Town while in a separate incident after 1 am, reports state a couple had returned to their Blue Hills home and were robbed by four armed males.
Superintendent in charge of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection Dean Holden said detectives have actively investigated reported firearms-related incidents within the past 48 hours.
“ We understand the seriousness of the situation and assure the community that we are working diligently to ensure their safety and bring those responsible to justice. Preliminary reports indicate that around 9:03 pm last evening (March 14), a call was placed to the Police Control Room indicating two armed, masked men had robbed a couple of personal belongings and a white Daihatsu vehicle. This incident occurred in the Bight.
“At 9.21 pm yesterday (March 14), police officers were notified that three armed men robbed a food establishment along Leeward Highway. The third incident occurred on March 13th. Two armed men robbed a restaurant located along Airport Road around 9:38 pm.
“Thankfully, no one was injured during these incidents, but the suspects managed to flee the scene before officers arrived. We urge anyone with information regarding these crimes to come forward and assist us in apprehending the suspects by utilizing the following options”.
Notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the CrimeStoppers P3 app and share information anonymously.