POLICE RECORD UPTICK IN THEFT FROM VEHICLES AND FARMERS PRODUCE
Written by Fuze Social Team on August 31, 2021
Police say they continue to receive reports of a significant amount of money stolen from purses and wallets left on the seat of unsecured vehicles.
In two separate incidents, $700 was stolen from a wallet and $1000 from a purse.
Both the wallet and the purse were in the front passenger seat when the monies were stolen.
One perpetrator has been identified so far.
Police say that valuables such as handbags, laptops, cellular phones and jewelry left on top of seats or in the center console of vehicles provide the incentive needed for thieves to enter and steal.
Police are advising persons against leaving valuables in their vehicles. However, if there is no alternative, persons should secure these items so they are not visible and lock vehicles every time.
There are also reports of an upsurge in theft of bananas and other produce from farms on the eastern end of the island.
At least four farmers have reported their bananas and plantains stolen in the areas of Long Look, Greenland, Josiah Bay and Thomas Landing within the last two weeks.
One farmer in Long Look reported that five hands of bananas were taken from his property in Long Look, while another farmer in East End discovered some 60 pounds of bananas missing.
Police say while they are following a number of leads into these thefts, farmers are being asked to pass on any information to Police that can assist in identifying possible perpetrators. The public is asked to be on the lookout for individuals loitering and acting suspiciously in or around farms and report such activities to the East End Police Station at 368-9704.
