British couple robbed at guest house - More than $2.5 million stolen from room

What was supposed to be a lovely getaway for Lisa Edwards Handcock and her husband, Dennis James Page, turned into a complete nightmare as their personal belongings were stolen at the guest house where they were staying on the weekend.

Handcock told THE STAR that she came to Jamaica to celebrate her 16th wedding anniversary, but had lost approximately £15,000 (more than J$2.5 million) in cash and other valuable items.

She stated that she was recommended to the St Andrew guest house by a longtime friend who lived close to the building.

"We had actually paid for two rooms as one of my other friends came with me to Jamaica after being in England for the past 22 years. We put our stuff down and went on the road and when we returned the next morning, our suitcase was missing and a bag full of clothes. The area appeared really calm so none of us expected this," she said.

Among the items Handcock said were stolen were a Rolex watch, several pairs of shoes, wig, and electronics.

"There was no sign of forced entry as the locks were still in place when we returned. When we alerted the motel staff, they said they did not see or hear anything. When we spoke with the owner of the property, she was rather rude. She sounded as if she didn't care," she said.

Handcock said there were no security guards at the guest house but she felt safe because the building was equipped with security cameras and electronic gates.

MEDICATION STOLEN

"You have to get buzzed to get in or out. The police came with their thumb drive and got the footage from the camera, so we are awaiting a call from them. Me really give up on Jamaica and if I didn't have family here, including my husband, I would not return," she said. "I have lupus so I wear a particular set of make-up. I have to wear wigs so I invest in very expensive ones. My medication was in the bag with my wigs and that is gone as well. Because of the stress of what happened, my condition is acting up and I have no medication. I have to call my family overseas for them to send me some money."

According to Handcock, they were given a refund and are now staying at another guest house in another parish.

When THE STAR contacted the guest house, a staff member, who didn't wish to identify herself, stated that her manager was not in, but is aware of the complaints made by the former guests.

"We nuh know about dem stuff, enuh miss. Dem seh dem lose tings but we nuh touch nothing for dem," she said.

The police have confirmed the incident and said that the matter is being investigated.