By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 15th May 2020) — Business owners are being advised by police to put measures in place to protect against individuals using masks to carry out criminal activities.
“While we’re on the topic of masks, we cannot overemphasize this too much. There is need for business to take steps to protect your property against persons who may be using a mask to conceal their identity for illegal purposes,” said Superintendent Cromwell Henry at the NEOC COVID-19 Daily Briefing on Tuesday 12th May 2020.
He urged businesses to restrict the wearing of hoodies, caps, sun shades and ski masks on premises, have persons remove the mask temporarily so surveillance systems can capture their image, or require IDs when doing transactions. “These measures are particularly important at business places where high value items or cash are traded.”
A suspect is also being sought in connection with a larceny incident at a business establishment at Port Zante on Monday 11th May 2020, in which a male entered wearing a cap, sunshades and a face mask, requested jewellery pieces to try on, then left with items valued at EC$11,000. Persons with information are asked to contact the Basseterre Police Station at 465-2241 or the crime hotline at 707.