Burglars’ getaway not so clean after all

(CNS): Following reports of two burglaries in Cayman Brac that involved heavy goods, police say they have made an arrest in connection with the strong-arm burglars who might not have had such a clean getaway after all. Police confirmed that the washing machine and drier, which had allegedly been stolen from an unoccupied residence in the Watering Place area on Monday 22 February, were recovered from a house in the Alta Vista area yesterday. A 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have now been arrested on suspicion of burglary and released on police bail as enquiries continue. Area Commander Chief Inspector Malcolm Kay said the two were arrested following a local police operation

“We are pleased that we have traced the stolen property and have arrested two people in relation to the incident. However, I would urge home and business owners to remain vigilant and not to be complacent when it comes to securing their property. Always make sure that your doors and windows are secure and that valuables are kept out of sight.” said Kay.

“if anyone is offered items for sale in unusual circumstances or a prices that’s just too good to be true - then it is probably is too good to be true and it may be that the property is stolen," he said. “My officers and I are always available to provide crime prevention advice to anyone on the island.”

Anyone with information can contact Cayman Brac police station on 948-0331 or Crime Stoppers 800-8477 (TIPS).