Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) are conducting investigations after a man was robbed at his home at a Blue Hills address yesterday morning.
About 4AM, (Wednesday, August 19, 2015) a 29 year old male was woken by a loud noise and got out of his bed to investigate the source of the noise. He was immediately confronted by two masked male intruders standing at approximately 5 feet 2 inches dressed in black. Both masked men were armed, one with a firearm and the other with a knife.
During the incident, both masked men demanded cash from the 29 year old male. Both suspects then fled the scene carrying with them items taken from the home which included a gold chain, a silver male bracelet, a BLU cell phone and a sum of cash.
Police searched the area; however, the two masked men were not located.
Detectives from the RTCIPF are conducting inquiries into the incident and are appealing for the public’s help to identify the offenders involved.
PREVENTION CRIME TIP – REDUCING VIOLENCE
• Look for ways to settle arguments and disagreements without violence. Remember: if you resort to violence to settle disputes, a child may well follow your example. Be a good role model.
• Use good manners to help ease tensions that can lead to violence. Teach kids that showing respect for themselves and for the needs of others can prevent crime.
• Report crimes and suspicious activities to police; agree to testify when necessary. If you want to live in a safe community, stand up for what you believe in.
• Don’t support illegal activities, like buying stolen property or using illegal drugs. It’s the wrong message to send to a child, and it involves you in criminal activity. It also encourages more crime that hurts you and your neighbours.
Please visit the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force website at www.tcipolice.tc or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rtcipf for Crime Reports and additional Crime Prevention Tips.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about these crimes, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip) may seem, to call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.tc. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. All calls are answered by Miami Dade Police and no one from the RTCIPF will know who called. Only the information received will be provided to the RTCIPF. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.