UPDATE: 24 February

A 28-year-old man from North Side was arrested following a robbery that took place on Friday, 21 February, at a restaurant located on Mary Street in George Town. Officers located the man on Shedden Road in George Town yesterday afternoon, Sunday 23 February, near a commercial property close to the incident.

After being searched by the police, an imitation firearm as well as a quantity of ganja was found. As a result, he was arrested on suspicion of robbery, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit a crime, possession of ganja, consumption of ganja, and being in charge of a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol.  He is currently in custody pending further investigations.

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22 February

Shortly after 4:00PM, Friday 21 February, police responded to a report of a robbery at a restaurant on Mary Street, George Town.

It was reported that a male with his face covered entered the restaurant armed with a machete and demanded money from the staff.  After taking a quantity of cash the man fled the scene on foot headed down Mary Street.  No persons were injured during the incident.

Police conducted a search of the vicinity but the suspect was not located.

The incident is being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Department and anyone with information is being encouraged to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.

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

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