Topic: theft
Wallet stolen at gunpoint in daytime George Town robbery
Police are hunting an armed robber following reports of a theft at gunpoint in George Town on Friday, 24 April.
Court orders Michelle Bouchard to pay $2M to elderly victim’s estate
Michelle Bouchard, who was jailed in 2016 for stealing from her elderly boyfriend, has been ordered to sell property and jewellery to pay his estate back more than $2 million.
Suspended sentence for man who illegally sold car to amputee
Dorian Dolan Hunter was given an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, on Friday, 26 Sept., after he pleaded guilty to theft for illegally selling an amputee a car for which he still owed money to the Credit Union.
Chilean nationals arrested for $78,000 ATM fraud
Police arrested two Chilean nationals who were attempting to leave the Cayman Islands after allegedly being involved with financial crimes causing losses of about $78,000.
Police make arrest in theft from car
Following a rash of thefts from cars, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service have arrested a man on suspicion of two separate thefts, one involving items taken from a vehicle and the other related to a tip jar.
Police warn of increase in vehicle break-ins
Police say they are seeing an increase in the number of reports of thefts from vehicles, both from those being left unlocked and when thieves break windows to gain access.
Police probationary officer suspended following arrest
A Royal Cayman Islands Police Service probationary officer has been suspended from duty after she was arrested on suspicion of theft and aggravated burglary.
Suspect in bank burglary had thousands of dollars in mint condition
What are the chances that a person could end up with $4,020 worth of US bank notes sequentially ordered and still in mint condition?
Machete-wielding thief steals tip jar from restaurant
Police are investigating a theft of a tip jar from a West Bay restaurant by a machete-wielding shirtless man.
Business owners frustrated by Christmas burglary spree
The moment a lone burglar discovered he had been caught red handed by the owners of a bar he was robbing, he was left shocked with no choice but to flee the scene with a hand full of cash in a panic as police closed in.
Thieves make off with 76 air-conditioning units
Police are asking for the public's help to track down 76 air-conditioning units that were stolen from a container in West Bay.
Former constable accused of stealing thousands in rent money
A case against a former police constable accused of stealing thousands of dollars in rent money from his former housemate and former landlords has been delayed pending on going investigations.
Thieves steal boat engines, damage vehicles at Brac Customs compound
Police are investigating a break-in at the Customs and Border Control compound in Cayman Brac in which thieves made off with three boat engines and damaged five vehicles.
Community rallies around animal charity after theft
Cayman's community has rallied to help local animal charity C.A.R.E sending in donations for the purchase of a new battery after thieves left volunteers stranded on Saturday after stealing the charity's work truck battery.
Animal charity left stranded after truck battery stolen
Local animal charity C.A.R.E has issued a call for donations after the battery for its outreach work truck and animal food was stolen on Saturday.
Bodden ‘disappointed’ after 100 pounds of fish stolen from Grape Tree Cafe
Grape Tree Cafe owner Osbourne Bodden has expressed disappointment following the theft of 100 pounds of seasoned fish that was stolen from the popular Bodden Town eatery over the weekend.
Turtle Centre employee asks that $300K theft trial move to Grand Court
A former Cayman Turtle Centre employee, Rachel Ann Naomi Ebanks, who is accused of stealing more than $300,000, has asked that charges be transferred to the Grand Court.
Number of thefts on the rise, firearm crimes trend upward
Cayman has, so far, logged 42 firearm-enabled crimes in 2021 compared to 30 in 2020, along with a 24% increase in thefts, according to RCIPS statistics as of 8 Nov.
Three arrested for alleged theft of jet ski
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of taking a conveyance without authority after a jet ski was reported stolen over the weekend.
Man denies home invasion
Shane Connor, of East End, on Monday abandoned his application to dismiss charges of aggravated burglary, robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm, attempted burglary, theft and damage to property.
Woman cleared of theft charges
The accused and the complainant were said to have been co-workers and good friends. Court documents reveal that after noticing her debit card was missing, the complainant reported it and another one was issued. A few months later, the second card also went missing, which prompted the complainant to contact her bank.
Nadia Powery sentenced for stealing $400K
Nadia Miranda Powery has been sentenced to six years behind bars for stealing $400,000 from two employers.
Mother of 5 to be sentenced for stealing $400K
A single mother who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars over a two-year period will have to wait a further three weeks to learn...
Attempted theft at George Town jewellery store
Police are investigating an attempted theft on Monday from a jewellery store in Edward Street in George Town.
Woman surrenders passport in theft case
Cassandra Jasmine Ebanks pleaded guilty Friday to theft of more the CI$100,000 and US$100,000.
Sentence reduced in theft conviction
The Grand Court heard the appeal of a woman convicted for theft and making a false document and determined Wednesday that both convictions were fairly made.
Man sentenced to additional bike theft
Alvin Shaquille Ebanks, who was sentenced in December for a motorbike chase in which he led police on a 30-minute pursuit around West Bay, was sentenced for an unrelated case on Tuesday.
Convicted realtor cannot pay compensation
Former realtor Antonio Paolini, convicted of thefts from two clients, had his sentencing concluded on Thursday, when the judge determined that he would not make any order for compensation.
Suspended sentence for commercial thefts
Thefts from two George Town businesses resulted in a suspended sentence of four months’ imprisonment for a man with 57 previous convictions.
Five cars broken into overnight in Bodden Town
Police are investigating thefts from five vehicles that occurred overnight on Saturday in the Savannah Avenue area of Bodden Town.
Six months for theft from tourist
A man who pleaded guilty to theft from a tourist was sentenced on Thursday to six months imprisonment after Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn said such crimes could affect Cayman’s reputation as a first-class tourist destination.
Contractor sentenced for theft, false accounting
Kenneth Anthony Williams, a former contractor and sales representative for A. L. Thompson, was sentenced to nine months in prison Monday for theft and false accounting relating to a series of fraudulent transactions totaling $10,000.
Former bookkeeper pleads guilty to theft charges
Nadia Miranda Powery, a former accounts administrator for a real estate management company, pleaded guilty in Grand Court Friday to six counts of theft totaling more than US$400,000.
Another delay in tennis pro fraud case
The theft and forgery case of Robert Todd Seward was delayed again on Friday as the Crown counsel and defense attorneys try to find a path to arraignment and trial.
Man sentenced in theft and burglary cases
Marty Dean Whittaker was sentenced to three years and eight months in Grand Court on Tuesday for a burglary charge.
Teens arrested following car break-ins
Police arrested two teenagers, aged 18 and 19, following reports of four vehicles being broken into in downtown George Town during the Pirates Week festivities over the weekend.
Two Customs warehouse staff in court for theft
A civilian employee at the Customs warehouse pleaded not guilty to two charges of theft when he appeared in Summary Court on Tuesday.
Grand Court cases adjourned
Evidence and arguments concluded last week in the trial of Odain Lloyd Ebanks, charged with robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm. Mr. Ebanks had elected to be tried by judge alone and Justice Marlene Carter said she would hand down her verdict on Friday, Oct. 12.
Jackhammer thief gets suspended sentence
A former employee of the Cayman Islands Fire Service received a one-month suspended sentence on Thursday after pleading guilty to stealing a jackhammer from the Fire Service.
George Town man charged with theft, common assault
A 28-year-old George Town man has been charged with theft and common assault in relation to an incident on the morning of Aug. 25 on Lawrence Boulevard.
Rapist jailed for 20.5 years
Okeno Nicholas Solomon, 25, was sentenced on Thursday to 20 and a half years in prison for three sets of offenses that began with burglary, escalated to burglary and indecent assault, and ended with aggravated burglary, theft and rape.
Woman asked for water, stole cash from domestic worker
A domestic worker who agreed to give a passer-by a glass of water lost more than $200 as a result, Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn heard on Wednesday.
Realtor was ‘terrible businessman,’ court hears
Former real estate broker Antonio Paolini was “a terrible businessman” who used money from two clients to pay business expenses and he never intended to benefit personally, a Grand Court judge was told on Wednesday.
Six months for theft from car
Thad Kaemeron Bodden, slated for trial on Thursday for theft, shortened proceedings by asking to have the charge put to him again. He then pleaded guilty and received a sentence of six months imprisonment.
Cashier stole from customer’s gift card
A young woman on a work permit asked that no conviction be recorded against her on Monday, but Magistrate Valdis Foldats decided that her offense was too serious for him to grant that request.
Former Logic employee receives prison sentence for $57,000 theft
A former employee of cable and internet provider Logic was sentenced Friday to three years and nine months imprisonment for theft and making a false document.
Tennis club theft charge adjourned to June
The former manager and head professional at the Cayman Islands Tennis Club, accused of theft and forgery, appeared in Summary Court on Tuesday, only to have his case adjourned again.
Woman admits theft from government
A former government employee pleaded guilty on Thursday to stealing $18,890 from the Cayman Islands government.
Tennis club pro charged with theft, forgery
The long-serving manager and head professional at the Cayman Islands Tennis Club has been charged with a string of offenses, including theft and forgery, in connection with funds allegedly stolen from the club.
Ex-realtor pleads guilty to theft
A Grand Court trial ended unexpectedly on Friday when defendant Antonio Paolini entered a guilty plea to a theft charge.
Former Ritz-Carlton cashier gets 14 months for $13,000 theft
The former general cashier at The Ritz-Carlton resort was sentenced on Friday to 14 months’ imprisonment for thefts totaling $13,397 over a three-month period last year.
Burglar steals car after finding keys
Keys left inside a car overnight at a home in Bodden Town led to a burglary and the theft of another vehicle parked outside the premises last week, police reported.
Ex-government clerk cleared of theft, false accounting
Former government clerk Atisa Ebanks had formal verdicts of “not guilty” entered in her favor on Wednesday after a brief appearance in Grand Court.
Son’s illness reduces mother’s sentence
Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn initially sentenced a woman on Wednesday to 12 months immediate imprisonment for theft from her employer, but reduced the sentence after hearing about the seriousness of the defendant’s son’s illness.
Burglar’s sentences reduced to 44 months
Sentences for five burglaries, one attempted burglary, one theft and other offenses could have added up to almost 18 years when Sean Roy Scott was dealt with in Summary Court earlier this month.
Teens arrested in motorbike theft at Kimpton
Police arrested two teenagers Monday in connection with the theft of a motorbike from the Kimpton Seafire resort parking lot.
Police search for stolen motorbikes
Two motorbikes were stolen over the past week from parking spots outside restaurants.
Theft suspect chased down on ‘getaway bus’
A woman whose cellphone was stolen Monday enlisted the help of a passing motorist to chase down the suspect, who had boarded a public bus as his getaway vehicle, the Royal Cayman Islands Police reported.
Arrest made in fight at Camana Bay
A fight broke out among several young men along Market Street at Camana Bay around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, police reported, and one youth said his phone was stolen. The attackers ran away before security arrived.
ATM thief sentenced to 20 months
A man who pleaded guilty to thefts and attempted thefts from the ATMs of two local banks was sentenced on Monday to 20 months’ imprisonment.
Visitor charged with thefts from ATMs
A Bulgarian national visiting the island appeared in Summary Court on Tuesday, charged with theft from automatic teller machines belonging to two different banks. Nikolay Nikolov, 35, is accused of stealing an undetermined amount of cash from the ATMs between Sept. 23 and Sept. 28. He is further charged with attempting to steal cash from various ATMs during the same period.
Crown: Aspinall sentence ‘lenient’
Cayman Islands prosecutors will appeal a 3.5 year prison sentence given earlier this month to a local accountant who admitted to stealing nearly US$500,000 from two investment funds he managed during a liquidation process.
Customers’ phones stolen at nightclub
A man who admitted stealing three cellphones at a nightclub was given a suspended sentenced on Monday after Magistrate Angelyn Hernandez heard that the phones had been returned to their owners and the defendant had no previous convictions.
Judge: Crown ‘overloading’ charges
A Cayman Islands Grand Court judge cautioned the Crown on Monday over what he said appeared to be an attempt to “overload” an indictment against an investment funds accountant who pleaded guilty to stealing nearly US$500,000.
‘Perennial fraudster’ Levitt sued by former employer
An accountant who was convicted of stealing from a Cayman Islands law firm in 2013 now faces a civil court lawsuit as the firm seeks to recover the remaining cash it says he stole.
Judge sums up $50k theft case
After a week of hearing evidence and arguments, Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop told the six-member jury that they would have to weigh circumstantial evidence when considering the case of a government clerk accused of stealing more than $50,000 from citizenship applications.
Friends of supermarket boss ordered to pay for court no-show
Friends of a supermarket manager who left the island facing charges of dishonesty have been ordered to pay a total of $22,500 after he failed to show up for a court appearance.
UPDATE: Hospital burglar ‘threatened to shoot officer’
A suspected burglar threatened to shoot a Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officer early Tuesday morning.
Accountant’s charges sent to Grand Court
Accountant Robert Neil Aspinall, accused of theft of almost half a million dollars, appeared in Summary Court on Monday, when charges against him were committed for trial in the Grand Court.
Accountant charged with theft of US$495,000
Robert Neil Aspinall, an accountant, appeared in Summary Court on Wednesday for 14 charges, including two for theft.
Traveler entrusted to deliver money found guilty of theft
Two women were found guilty on Wednesday of stealing US$1,000 from a person at the Owen Roberts Airport who wanted to send the money to her son in Jamaica.
Gov’t cash audits cite theft risks
Broken locks on cash tills, ready access to where “liquid assets” are stored and a lack of CCTV monitoring in sensitive areas have been flagged in several government agencies that were subject to cash audits in the past year, according to records obtained by the Cayman Compass.
