The RCIPS has seen a recent increase over the last two weeks where police officers have been assaulted by members of the public while responding to calls for service.
A series of apparently coordinated armed robbery attempts in the past week is adding to concerns in the community over the incidence of persistent criminal activity said to be linked to gangs and particular individuals.
A 22-year-old-man of Cayman Brac has been sentenced to 21-months in prison with a period of 24-months suspended sentence following his release.
Police responded to three robbery related incidents yesterday between 8.45PM - 9.30PM.
Over the weekend, Friday 7 July - Sunday 9 July, police operations resulted in the arrest of four men believed to be involved in the recent spate of robberies and firearms offences that have occurred across Grand Cayman.
Police have noticed an increase in reports of vehicle number plates being stolen or going missing.
Shortly after 8:00PM, Saturday 8 July, police responded to a report of an MVA with injured persons in the vicinity of North Sound Road, George Town.
Premier’s Statement on Robberies and Community Safety
Between Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July, police carried out a number of operations in relation to the recent spate or robberies, that resulted in the arrest of four men
This past long weekend, officers responded to three incidents of burglaries at commercial premises.