24 Hour Crime Recap – Providenciales

During the past twenty four hours Police in Providenciales responded to Five reports of serious crimes namely one Robbery, two Burglaries, one Attempted Burglary  and one Theft .

On Friday morning 16^th December 2011 four (4) armed subjects rob and shot two males making a deposit at Royal Bank of Canada located on Leeward Highway Providenciales. The two males received life-threatening injuries and are receiving medical attention at The Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. The investigation is still ongoing.

Wanted - Armed and Dangerous Please click on the link to show a wanted male in providenciales. This man is considered armed and dangerous and must not be approached. If he is seen call 911.

If you have any information about this individual please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 1800 TIPS (8477)

On Wednesday evening 14^th December 2011 the Turks and Caicos Islands recorded its third Homicide for the year 2011.

The incident occurred in a wooded area off South Dock Road Providenciales where a male was found with fatal injuries. The said male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is in its preliminary stages and is being headed by Officers from the Criminal Investigation Division in Providenciales.

An autopsy will be performed within the coming days to ascertain the cause of death.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police, Criminal Investigation Department in Providenciales are investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Five Cays Providenciales on Wednesday night 2nd November 2011 at approximately 9:40 pm. A young man sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg. He was taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for medical attention and is still hospitalized. His injuries are considered non-life threatening

The Police are seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining any information as it relates to this incident. Contact can be made via the Police at 911, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or through a web tip on www.crimestoppers.tc or as a friend of crime stoppers Turks and Caicos on Facebook.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police, Criminal Investigation Department in Providenciales are presently investigating a Robbery which occurred at a business place in the Bight area of Providenciales at approximately 8:00 pm on Tuesday 1^st November 2011.

Three masked subjects, one armed with a firearm entered the establishment and robbed it of a quantity of cash. A single gunshot was discharged during the incident by one of the robbers. No one was injured.

The Police are seeking the assistance of the general public who might have any information concerning this incident. Please contact the Police via 911, or by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS(8477), or via a web tip at www.crimestoppers.tc or a friend of Crime Stoppers Turks and Caicos on Facebook.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are asking the public’s assistance regarding a burglary at Gold Smith Jewelry in Grand Turk which occurred on the night of August 23^rd, 2011. This was the same date of Hurricane Irene. Stolen was Jewelry, watches, chains, cameras, bracelets with an estimated value of approximately $100,000.00.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police also remind the public of the need to refrain from purchasing any items from illegitimate sources. This type of behavior if detected will result in prosecution

The police are reiterating its commitment to the continued vigorous investigation of criminal activity in the islands. The public are urged to assist by providing any information which may be useful to matters currently under investigation.

Contact can be made by contacting the Police Service directly, calling 911 or utilizing Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIPS (8477), or be sending an encrypted web tip on www.crimestoppers.tc or friend Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos on Facebook.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police have identified an emerging crime trend on our islands as it relates to the theft of Copper wire. Although this activity has been ongoing throughout the Caribbean where hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Copper are reported stolen yearly, it has now found its way to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are asking the public to exercise vigilance and report any suspicious persons or activities seen on or near their properties.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are asking the public to come forward with any information they may have in relation to this type of activity. Contact can be made by contacting the Police Service directly, calling 911 or utilizing Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIPS (8477), or be sending an encrypted web tip on www.crimestoppers.tc or friend Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos on Facebook.

The Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police in Providenciales are actively investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the Market Place off the Leeward Highway. At approximately 8:00pm on Wednesday night September 28^th.  2011, a businessman was approached and in the course of a struggle received a gunshot wound to his left shoulder. The injuries are determined to be non-life threatening. An undisclosed amount of money was taken.

The Police are asking that individuals and businesses to take necessary precautions to deter incidents of this nature and to immediately report any suspicious activities to the Police.

The Police are also appealing to the public to come forward with any information they may have in relation to this matter. Contact can be made by contacting the Police Service directly, calling 911 or utilizing Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIPS (8477), or be sending an encrypted web tip on www.crimestoppers.tc or friend Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos on Facebook.