A homeowner walked in on two masked burglars as they were removing a safe bolted to the floor at a house in Anne Bonny Crescent, off South Sound Road, in George Town Monday, police said.
The owner was forced into a room at the home and locked inside, during the aggravated burglary, which occurred around 3pm.
Police said the owner had interrupted the two men as they were using a crowbar to remove the safe, which contained documents and personal items.
The burglars fled the scene, with the safe, in a black sedan.
Police did not reveal the gender of the victim, but said the person did not report any injuries.
One of the assailants was described as tall, of medium built, of dark complexion, with a T-shirt covering his face. The other man was short, of dark complexion and slim.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to police via a confidential tip line at 949-7777 or the RCIPS website.
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This is not acceptable and undercuts one of the major attractions of the Cayman Islands to visitors….it’s reputation for low or no crime.
Offer rewards Cayman Islands Government. $100,000 to information leading to a successful prosecution. And then keep the criminals locked up for 20 years.