Police report increase in migrant criminals to Manchester
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – The Manchester police have indicated that there have been an increase in migrant criminals committing offences in the parish, with one of the latest incidents being a break-in and larceny on Woodlawn Drive, Mandeville on Thursday, March 2.
Charged with house breaking and larceny is 31-year-old Dermane Ellis of Rocky Point in Clarendon.
Reports are that about 8:00 pm, a woman went to her premises and discovered that it was broken into. Checks were made and four tyres and rims were missing from her vehicle. She reportedly alerted the police.
Whilst awaiting the police team, a Toyota Axio motorcar entered the premises. The occupants of that vehicle fled upon seeing the lawmen.
One of the men, Ellis, was accosted. One 100 pound gas cylinder was also found on the back seat of the motor car. The vehicle was subsequently seized.
Meanwhile, the detectives are appealing to anyone with information that can assist the police in their investigations to apprehend Ellis’ conspirator, are asked to contact the Mandeville police at 876-962- 2832, Police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.