Suspected housebreaker in custody

Deon P Green, Star Writer

A man, believed to be an habitual housebreaker is now in custody of the Morant Bay police in St Thomas following the suspected theft of thousands of US and Jamaican dollars as well as two cell phones from a couple’s home.

Reports reaching The Star are that last Thursday night, the couple went to bed and woke up the discover that they were robbed. It understood that the couple, who operates a business in the parish, was relieved of US$2,400, J$60,000 and two phones.

Their dilemma was reported to the Morant Bay Police and during a spot check on Friday morning the suspect was nabbed with the two phones and US$1,200 in his possession.

He is since being held on suspicion of house breaking and robbery.

Police sources in Morant Bay told The Star that they believe the suspect stole the phones and cash by ‘fishing’ them out of the house with a wire or long thin object pushed through a window at the couple’s home.

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Monday, July 08, 2013

Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington has launched a public appeal to members of the Constabulary which includes regulars, special and district constables, to seek professional help and assistance when confronted by pressuring domestic issues and disputes.Ellington’s plea follows the suspected suicide of Special Constable Richard Laing who was found dead at his home in St Catherine early Saturday morning.“Complicated domestic issues and disputes can be dealt with by trained personnel once detected. Within the JCF, we have a variety of these professionals and I urge members experiencing these situations to come forward and get help. Our Chaplaincy Branch stands ready to assist all those in distress.“It is of utmost importance that the leadership of the Force, at all levels, be vigilant and to address or refer any member who may be suspected of or show signs of distress or depression. Our work is a difficult one and allied with the normal problems of daily life, policemen and women are always at risk. The need is for quick identification of the attendant problems for speedy resolutions. Take your personal affairs seriously, and do not delay in seeking help even as we continue to serve Jamaica,” Ellington advised his members.The commissioner also extended condolence and support to the immediate family members and friends of Special Constable Laing on behalf of the police force.ELLINGTON… take your personal affairs seriously
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