Police Investigate Burglaries Targeting Electronic Stores

Last week police have received two reports of commercial burglaries whereby electronics stores have been targeted, resulting in offenders stealing a substantial quantity of electronic goods.

 Police received the first of these reports, at around 9:40AM Monday 20 January, regarding a burglary of an electronics store on Eastern Avenue.  After gaining entry via breaking through the door, offenders stole a number of electronic items including gaming consoles, and a drone, with total items stolen valued at approximately $20,000 KYD.  A list of the stolen items is attached for reference.

 The following day, shortly after 9:00AM, Tuesday 21 January, police responded to a report of a burglary at a second electronics store, located on Crewe Road.  Again, entry was gained via breaking through the door of the premises, and a significant number of electronic goods, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and a sum of cash were stolen.

Police are investigating both incidents and wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed, or have any information pertaining to these burglaries.  RCIPS also wishes to advise the community that should they see any online listings for electronics, or shops selling electronics that appear suspicious, such as items listed at prices ‘too good to be true’, to contact the police via 911, or the George Town Police Station, at 949-4222.

The public is reminded that it is an offence to handle stolen goods: A person handles stolen goods if knowing or believing them to be stolen dishonestly receives the goods, or dishonestly undertakes or assists in their retention, removal, disposal or realisation by or for the benefit of another person. A person who handles stolen goods is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years. (Penal Code 2024 Revision, Pg. 115, section 260)

Police also remind businesses of the importance of having working CCTV activated at all times, and to ensure premises can be adequately secured after hours.  In addition, when selling high value items, such as electronics and jewelery, it is important to ensure detailed stock records are kept, and that items are removed from display cabinets and stored securely at the close of business each day.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.