Residents, holidaymakers and resort staff are reminded to keep their condos and hotel rooms secure after an attempted break-in at a Seven Mile Beach condo complex.

Acting Chief Inspector Ian Yearwood, of George Town police station, states that simple security measures could help prevent residents and tourists becoming victims of burglary.

“The attempted burglary took place around 7.30pm last night when someone tried to enter a condo in Poinsettia through an unlocked patio door,” he said. “Luckily the culprit was disturbed by the householder and made off before entry could be gained or any property stolen. However, this once again underlines the importance of making sure that windows and doors are kept locked, particularly when access can be gained to some complexes relatively unnoticed via the beach.

“Our Neighbourhood Officers will be liaising with hotel and condo managers along the Seven Mile Beach stretch to remind them to underline the importance of these simple security measures to their residents and visitors. It’s basically a case of reminding visitors to take the same simple approach to security that they would do at home.”

Anyone who requires advice about how to improve their home or business security should contact their local police station.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Poinsettia area at the relevant time last night is asked to contact George Town police station on 949-4222, the RCIPS tip-line 949-7777 or Cayman Crime Stoppers on 800-8477(TIPS).