Coins and rings stolen inBodden Town

(CNS): Detectives are calling on residents to be on the look out for a selection of stolen coins and rings taken from Watches and Coins on Bodden Town Road o Monday, 4 August. The owner of the store was told that the rear door of his premises was wide open, and found the lock had been broken and a number of items missing. Scenes of Crime Officers processed the crime scene and detectives from Bodden Town Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are conducting enquiries.

It is thought the break-in occurred sometime between 9:00 am and 1:15 pm. Anyone who saw anything suspicious at the location between these times is asked to contact Bodden Town police station on 947-2220 and ask for Detective Constable Cyril Gordon. Anyone who is offered rings or coins for sale is asked to contact police immediately.

This latest break-in follows a number of others that have taken place at residential properties in the Eastern Districts over the last couple of weeks. Items taken include jewellery, computer equipment, stereo equipment and a cell phone. Residents are reminded to ensure their homes are always secure and report any suspicious activity they see in their neighbourhood to police immediately.

“We are working hard to identify those responsible for these break-ins and have a number of leads which we are following up,” said Inspector Ian Yearwood, second in charge of policing in the Eastern Districts.

Anyone with information about crime taking place in the Cayman Islands should contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling crime stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.