Man beaten by residents after reportedly robbing basic school in Clarendon
CLARENDON, Jamaica – One of three men who reportedly robbed a basic school in Clarendon, was beaten by residents as they made their escape on Thursday morning.
Reports are that a resident noticed a vehicle with three strange men in the vicinity of the Sheckles Basic School and raised an alarm.
Citizens then discovered that a stove, a refrigerator, a microwave oven and several food items were missing from the school.
As the men attempted to flee, one was reportedly captured and beaten by the residents.
It is believed that the car in which they were travelling ran out of gas and was being refilled.
Several of the stolen items were found in the car. Other items were found in nearby bushes.
The man is now in hospital under police guard.
The other two men are said to have escaped.
