Police Chief Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant Over Season

Police Chief Walwyn

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 19, 2011 (SKNIS): The Head of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Celvin G. Walwyn, has urged residents to remain vigilant as criminals will seek to exploit any vulnerabilities over the Christmas and Carnival season.

“They will try to break into your houses and take your items,” Commissioner Walwyn said. “Don’t open your door if you don’t know who it is. Call the police if there is suspicious activity in your neighbourhood. If you see an (unusual) car driving around, write the license number down, call the cops and give it to them.”

He advised persons that can afford to, to invest in security systems noting that this can range from alarm devices to the less expensive motion detection lights. Individuals are also encouraged to mark their possessions that are likely to be targeted by thieves.

“If you have a driver’s license, get something sharp and mark your driver’s license (number) on your laptops, on your flat screen televisions. Write down all of your serial numbers and keep them in a safe place. That way, in case your house is broken in to, when the Police comes, you can give us this information so that we can track it and get back to you once we find it.”