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And, finally from police, we have an update on recent robberies and burglaires.  We told you about one of them yesterday where two men held up and robbed a Zitro International and Western Union office in Ladyville. The other happened on Monday where the Brothers Habet warehouse was burglarized. Police told us about the investigations so far....

ASP Alejandro Cowo - Head, CIB
"We had a robbery report which occurred at Zitro International Western Union Branch located at 9 1/2 miles Philip Goldson Highway. That is just opposite Medina's Construction at Ladyville. Just after 10 in the morning police visited that location where they spoke to the employees and the security guard who informed the police that whist they were conducting business at the said location two dark complexion male persons entered the said establishment. One armed with a firearm and another with a knife. The one with the firearm knocked the security guard several times on his person and thereafter the demanded money from the cashier. As a result she handed about $1800 in cash which was proceeds from the Western Union. The second incident that we have is of a burglary report which occurred at Brothers Habet warehouse 4 miles George Price Highway where on Monday morning at about 9 police visited that location and spoke to the manager of that said warehouse. He reported that a total of $15996 worth of tools was stolen from that warehouse. The information we have is that the entry was gained by making a big hole at the Western side of the building. Thereafter making an entrance into the warehouse. So far none of the items have been recovered. One person is in custody that is being questioned."

Police have identified suspects for each incident and are currently investigating.