A George Town woman is facing charges after calling in a fake robbery report last year to help people evade police.
Police, in a statement Wednesday, said the woman was formally charged with making a false report contrary to the Police Act.
She is expected to appear in court on 24 July and, if convicted, is liable to a fine of $3,000 or imprisonment for one year.
The charge relates to an incident on 20 Dec. 2022, where the woman is accused of making a 911 call to report of a robbery which had not taken place.
Police said it is believed that the false report was made so she could help other individuals evade officers.
“The RCIPS is reminding the public that it is an offense to make a false report to the police, or to assist persons in evading police pursuit or arrest. Any such activity will be investigated fully by the RCIPS, with a view to prosecuting the persons involved,” police said in its statement.
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