Police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Michael Lopez, who goes by the name of Lopez Watler.
He is wanted in connection with firearms incidents which took place in July this year in West Bay.
Lopez is considered to be dangerous and police advise that he should not be approached by members of the public.
Police said in a statement on Monday that Lopez is from West Bay but is also known to frequent the eastern districts.
He is described as having light brown complexion, brown eyes, and long brown hair with facial hair. He is of slim build and approximately 6’2″ tall.
Lopez is being sought for an incident on 10 July at about 9pm in which two shots were fired along West Church Street, near the West Bay Post Office. No one reported injuries or damage to properties in the nearby area of the incident. During the investigation, two spent rounds were recovered by officers.
He is also being sought in connection with an incident that same evening in which the vehicle involved in the West Church Street shooting was located at a residence on Birch Tree Hill Road, and several rounds of ammunition were recovered along with a firearm magazine.
Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Lopez to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222 or dial 911.
Additionally, Lopez is encouraged to turn himself into the Cayman Islands Detention Centre, or the nearest active police station, at any time, day or night.
“The public is being reminded that according to the Police Law (2017 Revision), it is an offense to obstruct, mislead or act in such a way as to prevent the apprehension of a person who has committed an offense. If prosecuted under this section, you may be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000 or imprisonment for two years or both,” the police said in the statement.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via the Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via the police website.
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