Police Investigate Armed Robbery on Eastern Avenue

Shortly after 1:00AM, Monday 15 July, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that took place at a restaurant on Eastern Avenue, George Town.

It was reported that an employee was completing close up preparations for the night, when a masked man appeared through the food service hatch brandishing a firearm and demanding money.

The employee gave the suspect a quantity of money and he made his escape on a bicycle heading along Eastern Avenue in the direction of Shedden Road.

The suspect is described as male, around 30 years old, 5`10" tall, of slim build, with light brown skin and spoke with a Caymanian accent. He was wearing gloves, with a mask covering his face, and a hooded jacket.

Anyone who may have been witness to this incident of has information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.