Three Persons Charged for Multiple Violent Robbery Incidents

Two men, both age 34, residing in Bodden Town and West Bay respectively, and one male juvenile, age 17, residing in George Town, have been arrested and formally charged in relation to multiple violent robbery incidents which occurred on 14 February 2025, in the George Town area.

Background

On 14 February, officers responded to multiple robbery incidents involving a group of masked men.

Shortly before 8:20PM officers responded to a report of a robbery at a barber shop on Eastern Avenue, near the intersection with School Road. It was reported that masked men entered the location, brandishing machetes and demanded cash from the occupants there. They fled the location with a quantity of cash and personal items, travelling in a small vehicle. One man received a minor injury during the incident, which did not require medical attention.

At about 8:40PM officers responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store on Prospect Drive. It was reported that three masked men with machetes, entered the location and demanded cash. The men stole a quantity of cash from the register and then fled the location. One man at the location was struck by a machete and received minor injuries. He was treated on the scene by EMS personnel.

Additionally, at about 7:25PM, officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery and wounding at an address on Holmes Turn, George Town. It was reported that a group of masked men with machetes had attended the location in a vehicle, and attacked a man there. They then ransacked the yard before leaving the location. The man received injuries to his hand and arm and attended the Cayman Islands Hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.

The three have been charged with three counts each of Robbery, one count of Attempted Robbery, and one count of Wounding each.

They appeared in court on 5th August. The two men were remanded in custody, while the juvenile was granted bail, all pending a further appearance on 27 August.