Overnight Incidents

Officers of the Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are actively investigating separate firearm-related incidents in Providenciales that occurred yesterday  (August 06) evening.

Snake Hill, Blue Hills Robbery

Shortly after 9 pm, the Police Control Room received a report that five gunmen entered a business place and announced a hold-up.

The gunmen proceeded to rob the patrons and establishment of an undisclosed amount of cash,  valuables and personal items. They then escaped.

Wounding

Around 9:37 pm, officers responded to a report along the Five Cays Road and saw a male running.

The 29-year-old male informed officers that he had been injured. The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment, where it was discovered a bullet had grazed him.

Initial investigations state the victim was near the Five Cays beach when he heard loud explosions.

Discharging of Firearms

During routine patrols, RT&CIPF offices received information of gunshots being heard in  Granny Hill, Five Cays.

Whilst there, officers received additional information and proceeded to Sandy Lane, where they observed a silver Suzuki Swift with bullet holes through the windshield and left passenger door glass.

Checks were made; however, no one was seen in the vehicle.

We are asking anyone with information that may help in these investigations to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477  to provide any information anonymously.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.