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The island has been experiencing a surge in robberies, burglaries, and break-ins, which has been keeping the police busy.<\/p>

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The most recent victims were a man from Gambles and a woman from Fort Road who were robbed of their money and valuables.<\/p>\n

According to reports, the male victim reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) that he was robbed at gunpoint by a masked assailant who took his backpack containing his wallet and government-issued identification.<\/p>

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The incident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Labour Day, May 1, while the victim was in The Point and walking home when he was accosted by the perpetrator.<\/p>

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The victim described the perpetrator as a slim-built man about 5 feet 10 inches tall, dressed in dark clothing and a dark cloth covering his face, armed with a black gun.<\/p>\n

The offender took the victim’s possessions and fled in a northerly direction.<\/p>

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Despite a search of the surrounding area, the alleged robber was not found. However, investigations into the incident are ongoing.<\/p>\n

On the same day, a 32-year-old resident of Fort Road also reported being robbed at gunpoint to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).<\/p>

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According to reports, the victim was walking westward near Harpy’s Superette, using her iPhone 12 Pro Max to send a voice note, when an unidentified man approached her.<\/p>

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The perpetrator reportedly brandished a dark-colored handgun, demanding that she hand over all her possessions. After searching the victim, the perpetrator took her phone and an undisclosed sum of Eastern Caribbean currency.<\/p>\n

The offender is described as a slim-built, fair-complexioned man, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a pink floral shirt, a black tam, and dark jeans, but no shoes.<\/p>\n

The incident took place around 3:30 a.m. on May 1, and despite a search of the surrounding areas, the suspect has not been found.<\/p>\n

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