Topic: armed robberies
Police release image of suspect in two armed robberies
Police have released an image of a man wanted in connection with two armed robberies at takeaway restaurants
Hunt continues for man wanted for robbery incidents
Following a recent spike in robberies, the commissioner of police, the governor and premier make statements and the Chamber of Commerce announces rewards for information leading to the capture and conviction of the persons responsible.
Police vow to catch last weekend’s armed robbers
A senior Cayman police officer on Thursday warned armed robbers that detectives would hunt them down and bring them to book
Man arrested for burglary and possessing imitation firearm
Police arrested a 27-year-old man for burglary and suspect he is connected with two other armed robberies at George Town businesses.
Police promise ‘vigorous approach’ as armed robberies double
There have been twice as many gun-related robberies or attempted robberies this year so far compared to 2022, it was revealed at last night’s public meeting on the spike in crime.
Special report: Rising fear as robberies escalate
While the general consensus in Cayman is that the islands are still a safe place to live and work, residents who recently spoke to the Compass on their fears about crime, and their experiences and encounters with armed robbers, say more should be done to catch the offenders and deter others from breaking the law.
Premier promises ‘zero tolerance approach’ amid crime surge
Police and the government are taking a "zero-tolerance approach" to the recent surge in robberies and violent crimes, according to Premier Wanye Panton.
Police arrest four robbery suspects over weekend
In a number of operations carried out over the weekend, police arrested four men suspected of being involved in the recent spate of robberies.
Up to $50,000 reward offered as Cayman logs 17 robberies in four months
Crime Stoppers Cayman has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for tips leading to an arrest and charge for gun-related crimes as Cayman logged its 12th firearm-related robbery for the year early Thursday morning.
Operation Winter Guardian nets 150 arrests
Since the start of the month, 30 people have been arrested for DUI offences – with one driver having returned a reading of more than five times the new drink driving limit.
Police: Disrupted drug runners turning to robberies
Police believe their successful naval patrols, which have intercepted numerous drug runners with thousands of pounds of illegal narcotics, have cut off a vital lifeline for members of Cayman’s criminal community, but at a cost which is becoming increasingly apparent.
Armed police manning checkpoints in Christmas road-safety campaign
If you’re a motorist who has encountered an RCIPS Winter Guardian roadblock in recent weeks, chances are you have been greeted with the silent but watchful gaze of a police officer armed with an assault rifle.
Police taking ‘Al Capone approach’ with robbery suspects
With reports of armed robberies the highest recorded in a decade, police say they are adopting new approaches to getting criminals off the streets, including arresting the suspects in the latest crime spree for non-robbery-related offences.
$100,000 reward offered for information on armed robberies
The government and Crime Stoppers are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of robbers involved in the recent spate of armed robberies on Grand Cayman.
Cops probe 3 armed robberies occurring in an hour
Police are today investigating three armed robberies which occurred within minutes of each other in George Town on Thursday night.
