Woundings and Robberies
Woundings and Robberies Investigation
Detectives of the Serious Crime Unit are actively investigating three woundings and two robbery incidents which occurred within hours in Providenciales.
Head of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection Superintendent Dean Holden said that based on initial investigations, two of the wounding incidents are related and appear to be part of the same incident.
“At 4:54 pm yesterday (February 18th), officers responded to a report of a 28-year-old male seeking medical attention at the Cheshire Hall Medical Center. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who indicated that someone attacked him, resulting in several injuries. The incident occurred in Dock Yard.
“At 8.20 pm, officers received information and went to the Cheshire Hall Medical Center. Whilst there, officers interviewed someone who indicated that at 7.20 pm, a group of armed men wielding weapons entered the yard and attacked a 26-year-old male. The suspects fled the scene while the victim was rushed for medical treatment. This incident occurred in Dock Yard.
“Additionally, officers are seeking the public’s assistance for information following a call to the Police Control Room at 10:03 pm. A male who identified himself reported that someone attacked him with a machete while in Kew Town. Officers and medical personnel were dispatched to the given location. A comprehensive search was conducted, but the victim was not found.
“I am asking all medical institutions to be alert for any injured male bearing wounds to immediately contact 911, the closest police station or the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842.”
Robbery Investigations
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are asking persons to be cautious of their surroundings when entering their vehicles.
This follows a report made on February 15 by a male victim who was robbed of his vehicle.
Based on reports, at 9:15 pm, a 39-year-old male and colleagues were leaving the TCI Community College, West Campus, Princess Drive, Providenciales, when a group of men surrounded his vehicle.
The male, noticing that one of the men had stooped at the rear of the vehicle, approached to investigate and was struck on the head. The men escaped in the victim’s car.
The victim was transported to the Cheshire Medical Center by officers.
In a separate incident, at 9:40 pm yesterday (February 18th), the Police Control Room received a report of a robbery along Butterfield Drive, Kew Town.
Initial investigations revealed that the 25-year-old female victim was working at a business establishment when an armed male entered, announced a hold-up and proceeded to rob the victim. The suspect fled the scene.
The public is advised to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information.