Male charged in Kirk Freeport robbery
UPDATED 14th Jan 2013
A 28 year old male has been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence following the Kirk Freeport robbery which occurred on Monday 7th January 2013. He was also charged with possession and consumption of ganja and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody and it is anticipated he will appear in court tomorrow Tuesday 15th January 2013.
The three other males arrested in connection with the matter have been bailed pending further enquiries.
Officers continue to follow positive lines of enquiry and ask for anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw the suspects either before or after the incident to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call the Drugs and Serious Crime Task Force at 949-4222 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact CrimeStoppers on 800 TIPS.
ORIGINAL STORY
A quantity of Rolex and Breitling watches were stolen during the armed robbery that occurred on Monday 7th January 2013 at Kirk Freeport in the Strand.
The RCIPS is now in a position to confirm four males have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. One of the males was also arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon and possession of ganja. Two of the males were also arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. They remain in police custody while inquiries continue.
Officers continue to follow positive lines of inquiry and are once again appealing for anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw the suspects either before or after the incident to come forward.
The description of the offenders are:
Male 1 is described as tall (approx. 6ft – 6ft 3), slim build and wearing a woollen black ski type mask –no holes cut out for the mouth. He was wearing a heavy black ‘bomber’ style jacket and black pants (possibly jeans). He wore dark coloured gloves.
Male 2 is described as tall (approx. 6ft – 6ft 3), slim / medium build and wearing a black mask, a black jacket, black pants and black shoes. He was wearing dark coloured gloves.
Male 3 is described as tall (approx. 6ft – 6ft 3), slim build and wearing a black mask, a black jacket, black pants and black basketball style shoes which have white soles and white toes. He was wearing light coloured gardening style gloves.
Male 4 is described as medium height (approx. 5ft7 – 5ft9), medium build and wearing a black mask, a black jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. He was wearing light coloured gardening style gloves.
The offenders made off on foot to the rear of Kirk Freeport and towards the construction site on West Bay Road opposite The Caribbean Club.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Drugs and Serious Crime Task Force at 949-4222 or if you wish to remain anonymous then please call Crimestoppers on 800 TIPS.
