Thieves break into clinic

(CNS): Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a burglary which occurred at a George Town medical clinic and resulted in four laptops and some surgical instruments being stolen, the RCIPS said today. Police report being called to the facility on Smith Road, in the vicinity of Tropical Plaza, soon after 6am on Saturday (13 June) by the gardener, who had discovered a broken window at the rear of the building.

Investigations have revealed that four laptops are now missing; two silver Sony VAIO’s and two Toshibas, one of which is deep blue in colour, and a bag of metal surgical instruments has also been taken. Police said they would like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity at the site overnight Friday (June 12) into Saturday (June 13) or anyone with information about the whereabouts of the laptops.

Police also stated that residents are reminded that handling stolen goods is a criminal offence and anyone who is offered items for sale which are either extremely cheap or missing parts such as chargers should be extremely wary.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Dave Morrison on 949-4222 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.