Aggravated burglary in George Town

Police are investigating an aggravated burglary in Spruce Lane in George Town on Tuesday night, in which a man threatened the occupants with what they believed to be a firearm.

At about 11:30 p.m. on June 5, the 911 Communications Centre received a report of the burglary.

The residents of the premises said a lone male entered the property through an open rear door and brandished an object wrapped in cloth, which appeared to be a firearm. He demanded cash from the occupants and then made off with some personal items, exiting again through the rear door.

Police said the suspect is described as about 6 feet tall, of slim build and dark complexion. He was wearing dark pants, a blue shirt and had a shirt covering his face.

No shots were fired and no one was injured during the incident.

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Anyone with information or who may have seen anything suspicious in the vicinity of Spruce Lane, Courts Road, or Eastern Avenue at or around 11:30 p.m. that night is encouraged to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222, the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or the Miami-based call center of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS).