Crime warning issued over theft spike
(CNS): A surge in thefts from vehicles and of construction tools from work sites, private properties, trucks and cars has seen the police issue more crime prevention advice to owners. The RCIPS is investigating a number of incidents in recent weeks where vehicle windows were smashed and various items stolen. Commonly stolen items include electronics, money and tools. Police believe that many of the tools are being sold back into the construction industry and advise people to be vigilant when considering purchasing second-hand tools.
The RCIPS urged buyers to always ask for proof of ownership and only buy from a reputable source. Anyone who suspects that a tool being sold has been stolen is encouraged not to participate because handling stolen goods is an offence.
Many incidents of theft from vehicles are opportunistic, where thieves have taken advantage of access to unlocked vehicles, police said. However, 14 incidents involved windows being broken at nighttime across the George Town district.
Police urged everyone to mark their valuables with permanent and UV pens or engrave unique marks. Marking tools can be beneficial, both as a deterrent to thieves and as a way to positively identify the owner if they are recovered.
To keep possessions safe in general and avoid becoming the next target, police said the public should record serial numbers of equipment and not leave tools and other valuables unattended in visible, easily accessible locations on their property or work site.
Ensure they are locked in a secure location overnight, and don’t leave them unattended in vehicles. Park vehicles, particularly those that have construction company decals on them, in well-lit areas and, if possible, in places with security cameras or security officers on sight. Don’t leave vehicles running or leave keys inside unattended, even for a short amount of time. Always ensure that windows are up and doors are locked when leaving your vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding the resale of stolen goods is encouraged to contact the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.
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Ofreg and CUC thanks for driving up the cost of living and making it harder for everyone.
The ripple effect is real
Stop having so many direct flights to Jamaica bringing in over 200 a day. Check containers going there. Put quotas back in place. Tighten Visa requirements and up the fees. Up the cost of T&B licenses for small businesses so one person can’t take out 6 at a time in order to get work permits for numerous idle people. These things alone will cut crime.
Any outbound container should have to go into CBC quarantine and title search like outbound in the USA. Check it all against a police theft report register.
these numbers are even higher. I learned a long time ago that reporting breakins of my vehicles is a waste of time, the first 2 times the police never came. The next 2 times when they did EVENTUALLY show was basically just them making me a statistic. I stopped bothering after that.
Never give up. I understand and share your frustration. Here is the thing: The police can only respond after the fact and perhaps set out stings in hope of catching a few criminals. They NEED us to participate. Put yourself in their shoes. They know that the criminals are known. They know that stolen goods are fenced. They know that the criminals are random in their attacks.
I am going to put a sign on the outside of my truck: “Nothing of value in here, not even a stereo.” Yes, I hate that I have to do that, but I use my truck for work and it will take WEEKS for a new window. Also, cameras, cameras, cameras. Yes, the criminals can wear masks, but the video provides intel to hopefully link up with the CCTV and lead to an arrest.
The people have to help. We can no longer just sit back and castigate the RCIPS for our increasing crime. Make a difference. What is it going to take? A tourist getting knocked in the head or worse? We need to root out these people, arrest, try and jail them.
The police should be out patrolling the beat before the crimes are committed as a force of deterrence. In some parts of the world it’s called “police work”’or “being on duty”. We can’t seem to get anything close to that here, so thieves enjoy good odds to help themselves to whatever they want. With a world of template examples and case studies, there has to be some adoption of effective first world policing tactics in Cayman. In many countries the police dare to operate 24/7, if you can believe it.
Not really. The main model here is the UK style. It’s not uncommon for the police not to attend types of thefts and break ins.
In the US, they have plenty of challenges policing, that I would never hope exist here.
A tourist appears to have been hit by a car that then took off, so even that didn’t make a difference. Truly we need to get off our asses and be preemptive
All good now. RCIPS will be transformed into an elite investigative and enforcement force now that pesky expat is gone.
relatable. I witnessed a theft and called at the same time of said theft and… no RCIP appeared, no one called back, they didn’t ask for much information… it was quite literally a waste of time and I would’ve been better off using my phone to video record the thief than call the police. Always better to take your safety into your own hands cause the police and government are not concerned.
Jamaicans strike again in Little Kingston.
Caymanian scapegoating undefeated
status grants will make them caymanian.
What a load of BS…take the 1200 Status Grant recipients list from 20 years ago, which is public domain info, export to *.xls and scrub it against those still alive, and the Cause lists for the same period. You will see that born and raised Caymanians are far and away the leaders of crime in Cayman. >80% of full-time residents of HMP Northward, and they’ll caution you that: “they run things in Cayman”. How many Caymanian gang leaders have been arrested since 2003? The dangerous people in Cayman, and there are too many, are all politically-insulated Caymanians.
I think what you mean is that the majority of dangerous people who were CAUGHT are Caymanians.
Educated f@@l.
Import Jamaica, get Jamaica
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Ok lazy entitled one.
Take a job in a field of your choice. Show up 10 minutes early and leave 10 minutes after quitting time. Be positive, helpful and inquisitive. Read a book a week for 6 months on your field and you’ll be an expert.
Once you are an expert and have a proven track record, open your own business and train up someone else the way you just did.
In the meantime, stop whining, bitching and moaning and get a new attitude.
I just gave you million dollar advice for free.
I hope you heed it and become more successful than you ever imagined.
are you responding to someone or is this just a rant?
It was a response to post made at 9:12 am.
LinkedIn lunacy aka the rise and grind cult
7:36, your comment is consistent with a lazy entitled basement dweller on welfare.
Your comment also suggest you may very well be allergic to hard work, dedication, self discipline and earning success.
It’s not too late for you to change and become a productive contributor to society instead of a taker.
Nah, I dont need HR/motivational fluff to do well, but you do you.
That’s the spirit 1:42. Maybe some day you’ll be able to buy your parents a gift with your very own money that you honestly earned.
Usual RCIPS – increase in crime, blame the victims. Not the fault of the RCIPS for failing to deter crime or catch the culprits, no siree bob. Or the politicians for abetting a collapse in our social order where we have gone from a community where petty theft was viewed with distaste and repugnance, and violent crime with horror, to one in which we are expected to assume its normal and blame ourselves for inviting the problem by not locking up our property, going out at nights and not living n a gated community. Heres an idea – use the massive resources the RCIPS has to actually catch people, punish them severely, and deport anyone who is not Caymanian when they commit a criminal offence, no matter how minor. And by the last not suggesting crime is solely the fault of expats – far from it – but it would at least get rid of part of the problem. As for the Caymanian criminals, lock em up. Do it again, lock the the up for an extended period. And dont let them wander around on bail pending trial for years on end free to reoffend. Arrest to appearance in court should be less than 6 months. Sick and tired of hearing about people on trial for offences committed whilst on bail, and even in some cases offences committed whilst awaiting sentencing!
Amen. No reason to stop committing crimes when there are no consequences. And then you get to court and get a slap on the hand, so no bother there. Just a painless part of doing business. And if you get probation, no problem. Go to a few classes, give a few hours to community service, say the right thing to the officer, and all is well. Test positive for drugs while on probation? No problem. That probation officer with the kushy job don’t want to do any extra work, so no worries. The criminal rules.
We need a CoP mindset that is willing to adapt and deal with crime. Not warn the public of another wave of imminent failure due to their collective disinterest in improving the interdiction equation. These warnings do not replace service delivery, nor do they acquit officers of their sworn duties. Don’t accept it Cayman.
Dont hold your breath
Easy solution get the Fencers who’s containers are place strategically around Grand Cayman and leaving on flights and ships to their homeland as cargo . This has been going on for years yet they never check their brethren things going outbound to see who or exactly where they acquired this stuff since they came here with absolutely Nothing ? The haemorrhaging of Cayman continues unabated .CBC do your friggin Job the freight forwarders see this and know who these thieves are but the authorities do absolutely nothing about it not one prosecution on the books? Once question one of their fellow countryman in law enforcement why they are failing act about this terrible situation his reply was “ We have Insurance “ WOW!
Let’s start by inspecting every container that leaves the island. There are only 2 things you van do with stolen items. Sell them on island or ship the off island.
Nah, too many powerful people will go down
Wait until they spend that $42 Million dollars on an airport private terminal for rich people. Y’all ain’t seen nothing yet.
Because they are going to fly tools out?
Ha ha, we don’t get the good pay so we have to get money somewhere. Everyone wants us to work cheap while they have fancy time.
Rich people place and want us for slave labor.
Well, somwone has to build the palaces for the wealthy.
Now, get back to work!!!
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