Topic: armed robbery
Police arrest suspects in George Town jewellery store hold-up
Three masked men, one armed with a firearm, held up a jewellery store on the George Town waterfront Tuesday morning during which they smashed display cases and stole several pieces of jewellery.
Man arrested for Eastern Avenue armed robbery
Police on Friday night, 17 March, arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of carrying out an armed robbery at a business on Eastern Avenue earlier that day.
Shot fired in George Town armed robbery
Police are today searching for two male suspects, both of whom, robbed a woman and fired a gunshot before making off with an undisclosed sum of cash in George Town Friday night.
Man denies robbing Hell gas station
A man accused of robbing the Hell gas station with a toy gun that shattered during the incident has denied the charges.
Latest in string of robberies sees two 24-hour businesses targeted
Two further robberies are being investigated by police after two 24-hour businesses were targeted this week.
Premier: Cayman’s illegal lotteries run by international crime syndicates
Illegal lotteries, known as 'numbers', are being run on island by international crime syndicates and are generating between $30 million and $50 million a year, legislators were told during a debate on amending Cayman's gambling laws.
Staffing, crime top concerns for tourism industry
President of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association Troy Leacock says as Cayman’s winter season looks set to see high visitor numbers, steps need to be taken to tackle the recent spate of robberies on island.
Armed robbery at West Bay Road bar
Police are on the hunt for a lone suspect following an armed robbery at a bar on West Bay Road on Wednesday night.
Man arrested following Hell gas station robbery
Police arrested a 25-year-old man Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of robbery after two masked men - one armed with an imitation gun - held up the Hell Esso service station in West Bay on Monday night.
Police begin Christmas safety campaign
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has launched its annual holiday road-safety Winter Guardian campaign, placing high-visibility patrols and traffic checkpoints on local streets.
Police investigate string of late night robberies
Police are investigating three armed robberies that occurred within an hour-and-a-half of each other on Friday 2 Dec.
Robbers armed with axe hold up George Town restaurant
Two masked robbers, one armed with an axe, held up a restaurant in George Town on Friday night.
Armed robbers hold up George Town restaurant
Two armed masked men robbed Latin Taste Restaurant in George Town on Wednesday morning, 9 Nov.
Armed man holds up East End restaurant
A masked man armed with a gun held up a restaurant in East End on Monday evening, police said.
Men deny $40 armed robbery
Three men accused of robbing a man of $40 at gunpoint have denied the charges.
Police hunt four suspects after armed gas station robbery
Armed suspects made off with an undisclosed sum of cash and other items after robbing a Bodden Town gas station Friday night, police have said.
Police make arrest in armed daylight robbery
Police arrested a suspect after two robbers held a group of people at gunpoint and stole cash on Saturday afternoon.
Armed robbers make off with cash in McRuss hold-up
Police are searching for four men who made off with an undisclosed sum of cash after an armed robbery at McRuss Grocery in Prospect Wednesday night.
Armed men rob car buyer
A man who had arranged to buy a vehicle from someone over social media was robbed at gunpoint when he showed up with cash to pay for the car.
Armed robber escapes with cash in West Bay hold-up
Police are hunting for a man who made off with an undisclosed sum of cash during an armed robbery Monday night in West Bay.
Man charged with robbery, possessing imitation gun
Police have charged a 27-year-old man, of George Town, on two counts of robbery and one count of possession of an imitation firearm with intent.
Police hunt armed robbery suspect
An armed robber made off with cash in the early hours of Monday morning in George Town, police have confirmed.
One hurt, cash stolen after two armed robberies
One man is nursing injuries to his face after being struck by an offender during one of two armed robberies on Sunday night, police have confirmed.
Shot fired during Savannah robbery
Police are investigating an armed robbery of a business premises in Savannah where armed men fired a shot into the ceiling and assaulted an employee.
Liquor store robbed in Bodden Town
Police is investigating the latest in a string of armed robberies.
Savannah business robbed at gunpoint
Police are looking for two men after a Savannah business was robbed at gunpoint on Friday.
Fourth armed robbery in two days in George Town
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a George Town business on Thursday morning – the fourth hold-up involving a firearm in the district in two days.
Police search for suspects after armed robbery in George Town
Police are on the lookout for two suspects, after officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a service station on Dorcy Drive, George Town.
Two people robbed of jewellery at gunpoint on Eastern Avenue
Police are investigating two separate armed robberies, which they believe to have been committed by the same culprit.
Man injured in armed robbery at George Town bar
Police are investigating at armed robbery on Tuesday night, in which one man was injured, at Archie's Bar, in Shedden Road, George Town.
Woman robbed of cash and belongings at gunpoint
A woman was robbed in George Town on Monday morning, during which she was threatened with a firearm.
Armed robbery on Eastern Avenue: One suspect held, another on the run
A 22-year-old George Town man is in police custody and the search is on for another man following an armed robbery on Eastern Avenue Tuesday evening, police have said.
Woman robbed at gun point at Palm Dale home
Police have requested the assistance of the public to help track down two men who robbed a woman at gun point on Friday 23 of July.
Shot fired during armed holdup of barber shop
Police are hunting three robbers who held up a George Town barber shop last night, during which a shot was fired.
Armed robbery at George Town store
An armed man held up at a convenience store on Eastern Avenue early this morning.
Man robs George Town jewellery store with knife
Police are searching for man who robbed a George Town jewellery store on Saturday, 3 April.
Woman robbed at gunpoint in West Bay
Two men, one armed with a handgun, robbed a woman at a parking lot of an apartment complex in West Bay on Tuesday night.
Armed robbery on Eastern Avenue
Police are searching for a lone suspect after an armed robbery Tuesday morning on Eastern Avenue.
Shot fired during attempted robbery in East End
A masked robber fired a shot from a handgun into the ceiling of a gas station store in East End during an attempted robbery on Tuesday night, police said.
Police respond to armed robbery at bus stop
Police have issued an appeal for victims to come forward following a report of a suspected armed robbery at a George Town bus stop on Wednesday night.
Police hunt armed robbery suspects
Police are searching for two men suspected of robbing a George Town business at gunpoint on Thursday night.
Teen sentenced for aggravated burglary
A teenager who broke into his uncle’s house and attempted to rob him at gunpoint was sentenced to more than two years in prison last week.
Man gets seven-year sentence in Captain’s Bakery incident
Calling Tyrec Christopher Johnson a danger to the community, Justice Roger Chapple on Thursday sentenced the young man to seven years in prison for an attempted armed robbery and a stabbing in a separate instance.
NEW: Woman robbed at gunpoint in Bodden Town
A woman was robbed as she returned to her home in Bodden Town from work on Sunday night.
Robbers target George Town barbecue spot
Armed robbers held up Chef John’s barbecue spot in George Town, Friday evening.
Armed robbery at KFC
A masked gunman held up the KFC restaurant on Shedden Road in downtown George Town Friday night.
Armed robbery at West Bay home
A man was robbed at gunpoint by two men at his home in West Bay on Wednesday, according to police.
Liquor store robbed Saturday night
An armed robber held up a West Bay Road liquor store Saturday night.
Shot fired in Cayman National robbery
Two armed and masked men robbed a security guard transporting cash outside Cayman National Bank in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police said a single shot was fired in the holdup.
EDITORIAL – Governor Choudhury steps up in Cayman’s battle against crime
The governor has a fresh perspective and appears to have a sturdy spine and willingness to take on difficult problems, all of which will serve him well in leading – and winning – the uphill battle against crime.
Gunmen fire on police officers after two armed robberies
A pair of suspected armed robbers exchanged gunfire with police officers pursuing them through the back streets of Prospect Saturday night.
Visitor robbed near Public Beach
A man visiting Grand Cayman was robbed by “two masked young men” near Public Beach on Wednesday night.
Wharf restaurant robbed overnight
One of Grand Cayman’s longest serving restaurants was robbed early Wednesday, police said.
NEW: Five robbed outside Salty’s in armed holdup
Three men, two armed with handguns, robbed five people sitting outside Salty’s bar in Grand Harbour shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday.
Police: Woman screams for help during robbery, no one responds
A woman who had her backpack cut off during an armed robbery Thursday night in Bodden Town screamed repeatedly for help, but no one in the area came to her assistance, Royal Cayman Islands Police said.
UPDATE: Police make arrests in connection with home invasion
Police have now made three arrests after armed men burst into a home in Patrick's Island early Saturday morning, tied up the residents with duct tape and stole cash and valuables.
Arrest made in gas station robbery
A 32-year-old George Town man was arrested late Thursday in connection with a robbery at an Industrial Park gas station.
2 gas stations, 1 store robbed at gunpoint in 5-hour span
Police are investigating three armed robberies in the space of five hours on Tuesday morning. Two 24-hour gas stations were held up at gunpoint.
Armed robbery of Walkers Road gas station
Early Friday morning, two masked men armed with a handgun robbed the Rubis gas station on Walkers Road.
Armed robber holds up an East End gas station
An armed robber held up an East End gas station at gun point Thursday night. The man burst into the Rubis gas station on Sea View Road with his face covered, just before 10 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce offers $25K reward in armored car case
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce members are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of armed robbers who held up an armored car at Foster’s Food Fair on April 8.
Armed robbery suspect bailed
A suspect arrested in connection with the armed robbery of an armored truck outside Foster’s Food Fair airport location on April 8 has been bailed, police said.
George Town man arrested in connection to armed robbery
Police arrested a 29-year-old George Town man today in connection with the armed robbery of an armored van in the Foster’s Food Fair grocery store parking lot on April 8.
George Town man arrested in connection to armed robbery
Police arrested a 29-year-old George Town man today in connection with the armed robbery of an armored van in the Foster’s Food Fair grocery store parking lot on April 8.
EDITORIAL – ‘Saturday Night Special’: Foster’s shooting is a wakeup call on crime
The robbery of an armored truck and shooting of a security guard outside Foster’s Food Fair has the potential to be one of those galvanizing events that brings a community together to confront a common adversary.
Security guard shot during attempted armed robbery near Foster’s Airport
Two security guards were taken to the George Town hospital following an attempted armed robbery Saturday evening outside Foster’s Food Fair at the Airport Centre.
Red Bay jerk stand robbed
Police are searching for two armed robbers who officers said held up a jerk stand in George Town late Saturday. No one was injured.
Armed robbers hit Savannah store
Two men, one armed with a handgun, robbed a store in Savannah Friday night, police reported.
West Bay store robbed at gunpoint
An armed robber held up Eddie’s Mini Mart, also known as Malcolm’s, in Birch Tree Hill Road in West Bay on Thursday night, police said.
EDITORIAL – Cayman standoff: Cops vs. criminals
Sunday morning's showdown near McField Square can be seen as emblematic of the overall situation of crime in the Cayman Islands, with violent criminals on one side, law enforcement authorities on the other, and society vulnerable to the crossfire.
Tortuga liquor president: ‘Worst robbery we’ve had’
A Tortuga liquor store employee was forced to open a drop safe with a pistol pointed at her head late Saturday during a post-closing time robbery that store president Robert Hamaty called the “worst robbery we’ve had” at the Cayman Islands specialty foods and liquor shop.
Armed men rob Al La Kebab food stand
Two gun-toting men robbed the Al La Kebab food stand off West Bay Road on Monday evening, injuring one patron and firing one shot in the air.
