From RCIPS April 14 2014 2:15PM

Officers from the George Town, CID are currently investigating a robbery that occurred last night (13th April 2014) at approximately 9.35pm in the vicinity of Courts Road, George Town.

A 33-year-old female resident of lakeside apartments off Easterly Tibbett’s Highway was on her way home from Delworth’s Esso on the junction of North Church Street and Eastern Avenue.  She took a short cut through Courts Road towards the rear of Lakeside apartments when she was approached from behind by a male who demanded money. The victim reported that a short black hand gun was pressed into her back during the incident.

Stolen from the victim was a blue Leather backpack, one loaf of bread, one quart of milk, one dozen eggs, two bottles of ice tea, a white Louis Vuitton purse containing CI $120.00, US $30.00, a Butterfield and a Scotia Bank Debit Cards along with other documents.

The  suspect was described as a tall and very slim male with a skinny face and of brown complexion. He was wearing a black three-quarter-length pants, and a white top with a hoody which appeared to be very huge on him because of his skinny build.

The victim was not physically injured.

The police is advising persons not to walk alone in short-cuts or secluded areas, and to stay in well-lit areas as much as possible. Always be aware of your surroundings; avoid bushy areas and other potential hiding places.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact DC Santo at the George Town CID at 949-4222, or to remain anonymous, are asked to use CRIME STOPPERS at 800-8477 (TIPS)