Two women suspected to be linked to robberies arrested in Barbican
Published:Thursday | June 12, 2025 | 9:34 AM
Two St Andrew women suspected to be linked to a series of robberies were on Wednesday night intercepted and arrested by the police, and money seized.
The St Andrew Central police report that about 9:00 p.m., lawmen, acting on intelligence, intercepted a motor car on Barbican Road that was allegedly involved in a series of robberies in the parish.
The vehicle and the two female occupants were searched.
According to the police, $192,700 and US$175 were found in the women’s possession during the search.
The police say further checks were made at the homes of both women.
While the search was being carried out at one of the dwellings, a Taurus .38 revolver and six .38 cartridges were found under a dresser with an additional $429,800, US$12,000, and 840 British pounds, according to the police.
The women were arrested.
The police say both are suspects in a reported case of malicious destruction of property and simple larceny committed in the St Catherine North Police Division.
Their identities are being withheld pending further investigation.
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