Shortly after 7:30PM last night, 2 November, officers received a report of an armed robbery which had taken place on the roadside along Apollo Link in George Town. A woman had been walking in the area when a vehicle pulled up in front of her. A man exited and brandished what appeared to be a firearm, and demanded her possessions. The man robbed her of a bag and several personal items and then fled the scene in the vehicle.
No shots were fired and the woman was not injured in the incident.
The man is described as being slim, of dark complexion, with shoulder-length braids, and was wearing a hat.
Shortly after 1:20AM today, 3 November, officers received a report of a robbery which occurred outside an apartment complex on Andresen Road in West Bay. It was reported that a woman had just parked at the location at the same time that another vehicle pulled up and parked nearby. Three men exited the vehicle and approached her, and one of the men opened the vehicle door, brandished an unknown object at her, and demanded cash. The men then returned to the vehicle and fled the scene with a mobile phone, several personal items, and a quantity of cash.
The woman was not injured during the incident.
One of the suspects is described as being of light brown complexion, of chubby build, and about 5’8” in height. He was wearing a red hoodie, mask, and grey jeans.
Another of the men is described as also being of light brown complexion and chubby build, with curly hair, and was wearing a black hoodie with a mask.
The third man is described as being of light brown complexion, skinny build and tall in height, and was wearing a white hoodie.
The vehicle is described as a dark grey Honda sedan.
Both matters are currently under investigation by RCIPS detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact George Town CID at 949-4222 or West Bay CID at 949-3999.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.