Armed Robbery
Sometime around 11:49 am on Tuesday 16th March, 2010 police received information of an armed robbery at Value for Less food store East Street and Cox Way. Police responded and information received a male entered the establishment allegedly armed with a handgun demanding cash. The culprit robbed the store of an undetermined amount of cash and fled the area. Police are investigating.
Shooting
Sometime around 12:45 am on Wednesday 17th March, 2010 police received information of a shooting in the Tropical Gardens area. Police responded and information received a 12 year old female was awoken by the sounds of gunshots, and realized that she was shot to the upper right leg and and right buttocks. The victim was taken to hospital via EMS where she is listed in serious but stable condition. Police are investigating.
Body Found
Sometime around 6:42 am on Wednesday 17th March, 2010 police received information of body washed ashore at Western Esplanade. Police responded and discovered the lifeless body of a male clad in a white T-Shirt and short jeans pants, which had been washed ashore. At present the police are unable to say who this person is and foul play is not suspected. Police are investigating.
Stabbing Report
Sometime around 1:25 pm on Wednesday 17th March, 2010 police received information of a stabbing at C.I Gibson Senior High School. Police responded and information received two 12th grade students got into an altercation which resulted one of the them being stabbed to the upper left region of the back. The victim was taken to hospital where he is listed in serious but stable condition. Police have in custody two (2) 16 year old male students who are assisting with the investigation.
Drowning
Sometime around 10:30 am on Wednesday 17th March, 2010 police received information of a drowning at Stuarts Cove, West Bay Street. Police responded and information received a group of persons went on a diving expedition at Stuarts Cove. It is reported that when the group returned it was discovered that one of the males were missing. A check of the immediate area was conducted and the 55 year old male of California was found floating in nearby waters, clad in a black and blue dive suit, with the breathing apparatus attached. It is unclear as to what may have happened;however, police are continuing their investigations.
