$20k offered for robbery info
(CNS): Kirk Freeport and Cayman Crime Stoppers have joined forces to offer a $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the people who committed a robbery at the duty free store earlier this month. The evening heist took place around 6:40pm on 7 January at the store in The Strand, when four masked men, one of whom was in possession of a handgun, entered the store, threatened staff and made off with a quantity of expensive watches. Four men were arrested by police; one 28-year-old was charged and remanded in custody to HMP Northward awaiting trial, while the other three men were released on police bail while enquiries continue.
On the night of robbery the men made off with the Rolex and Breitling watches (examples of which are posted), then fled from the scene on foot to the rear of Kirk Freeport and towards the construction site on the West Bay Road opposite the Caribbean Club.
The robbers were described as:
Male 1: tall (approx. 6ft – 6ft 3”), slim build and wearing a woolen black ski type mask – no holes cut out for the mouth. He was wearing a heavy black ‘bomber’ style jacket and black pants (possibly jeans). He wore dark coloured gloves.
Male 2: tall (approx. 6ft – 6ft 3”), slim / medium build and wearing a black mask, a black jacket, black pants and black shoes. He was wearing dark coloured gloves.
Male 3: tall (approx. 6ft – 6ft 3”), slim build and wearing a black mask, a black jacket, black pants and black basketball style shoes which have white soles and white toes. He was wearing light coloured gardening style gloves.
Male 4: medium height (approx. 5ft 7” – 5ft 9”), medium build and wearing a black mask, a black jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. He was wearing light coloured gardening style gloves.
Detective Inspector Kathy Marshall said she hoped the reward — $10,000 from Kirk Freeport plus $10,000 from Cayman Crime Stoppers — would encourage anyone whohas information about the crime to come forward.
“We have spoken to a number of people who were in the area at the time of the crime,” said DI Marshall. “However, if you were in the area and have not yet come forward we would urge you to do so as soon as possible. You can pass information to us in confidence and you may eligible for the reward.”
Gerry Kirkconnell, Managing Director of Kirk Freeport, said the company felt it was important to do all that it could to help the police investigation.
“This was a terrifying experience for our staff. Thankfully no one was injured and the police were able to make some quick arrests. The Cayman Islands is relatively crime free and we know that the events of 7 January have concerned many people within the business community. We hope that the offer of this substantial reward will encourage those who have information to come forward. It’s important for us all that these people are brought to justice as quickly as possible to ensure that the Cayman Islands remains a world leading financial and tourist centre.”
Malcolm Ellis, Chairman of Cayman Crime Stoppers, said, “Cayman Crime Stoppers remains committed to providing ways for people to submit tips without revealing their identity and to facilitate rewards forinformation. We support this effort by adding another $10,000 to the $10,000 put up by Kirk Freeport, bringing the reward total to $20,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case. Anyone with information about this crime can call 800-TIPS or visit our website at Crimestoppers.ky to submit a tip anonymously. We want your information, not your name.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Drugs and Serious Crime Task Force at 949-4222 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact either the RCIPS tip-line on 949-7777 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477(TIPS).
Category: Crime
Real skiiers don't wear these masks. Why are they even sold? Residents who leave the Island to ski are not buying such masks at roadside stalls. It behooves clothing sellers to stop selling them. It is far better to do it voluntarily, before Ezzard bellows for a Customs ban, or a "Touque Registration".
I guess next we can ask them to stop selling black pants and gardening gloves and black jackets because its too hot to wear then in Cayman. It isn't and has never been against the law to own ski masks. Lets not be ridiculous now.
Just a little very suspicious.
Not one to miss the obvious…. but what color was the skin? Kinda helps as its is just a little small piece of information.
Not to miss the obvious – but Ski masks, gloves and long pants = no obvious information on skin colour.
So we are looking for people who enjoy skiing. Can we flush them out with some mulled wine?
Therefore St Peter, you are saying that an innocent person must cough up information then? because "persumably" because they were booked by the police that they know something? Do you know how many innoncent persons are in jail are around the world just because the police went on a hunch? Guess what? the police knows who all the trouble makers are, but the trouble makers are armed and they are not so they won't go into those areas. The citizens also know. The parents and neighbours know. I do my part and report what I know. No you do you part and get involved instead of spewing off fancy trash. Where was crime stoppers and a donation for all the robberies that took place? whay is this one worthy of a donation and not the small business owner?
Whay?
Ok then you win. I found the meaning online:
Whay: Modification of "why?" used to indicate a particular tone of voice when communicating online. This is associated with blondes and can be best visualized with a cocked head and hair twirled around a pinkyfinger.
So are you blonde?
You, really like I said earlier have nothing better to do than spout out rubbish!
it would be nice if Cayman Crime Stoppers offered a reward when people got their houses burgled instead of concentrating on big business
they put a lot more people in danger in this situation and people willing to pull of something like this are sure to be behind much easier targets being homes…
Cayman CrimeStoppers does offer a reward for when people's houses are broken into – they offewr rewards for information leading to the arrest of any person for any crime so perhaps you should recheck your facts there. They choose to offer specific awards for violent crime involving firearms however rewards are available for any crime if information is provided.
Cayman Crimestoppers DOES offer a reward for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who commits ANY crime. This includes home break-ins!
no they don't…. they won't even take details of dangerous driving or suspicous looking cars….
I don’t think “relatively crime free” quite describes our beautiful island home any longer.
I left because it was crime riddled and getting worse.
Would love to hear where you went that is better? Please do tell…
I find the Home Counties have less crack heads with guns. Certainly the expensive bits.
Where to? Is there crime free paradise I'm not aware of?
Little Cayman, where the stars are bright and the days all right….
Good I see that you found Monaco, but then again I am unable to live there, too expensive, crime free and properties are just too expensive to own or rent. I agree with you this country has become crme riddled and seems to be getting worst, we should deport anyone who commits a crime.
Where are you going to deport Caymanians to? The Brac?
and youre still interested in the news?
We need a law with a strong penalty for withholding information on crimes such as robbery and murder.
A minimum penalty of 15 years would encourage those charged to provide information on their accomplices.
lifetime for MURDER and MINIMUM 50 years for robbery!
They should be held in contempt of court and charged accordingly.