Suspected thieves held in Portmore

Three persons, including a teenage boy, were nabbed and an illegal firearm seized by a patrol team in the vicinity of the Municipal Boulevard in Portmore, St Catherine, on Monday.

Reports are that the vehicle with the armed men aboard was driving around in Portmore, before being intercepted by the police. The suspects, who the police said robbed several persons of their electronic devices and other items, were taken into custody.

A Glock pistol loaded with nineteen 9mm rounds of ammunition was also recovered from the vehicle.

Acting head of the St Catherine South Division, Superintendent Hopeton Nicholson, is urging residents to take precautions to keep themselves safe.

"The St Catherine South police are imploring citizens to be aware of their surroundings, especially at nights. Do not walk in dark or lonely areas alone and report any suspicious activity observed to the police. The police will be increasing the patrols and operational activities across the division as we approach this Yuletide season," Nicholson said.