Police seek witnesses to attempted robbery

Four men, three with blades, attempted to rob a 63-year-old woman Monday night.

The victim, a St. George's woman, was able to escape unharmed after a motorcycle passing through the area caused the armed robbers to flee.

The woman was driving along Sleepy Hollow Drive in Hamilton Parish late Monday night when a man leapt out of the bushes and in front of her car and, wielding a bladed weapon, demanded money.

According to the Police, he was then joined by three other men, two with weapons, who surrounded the car.

A Police spokesperson said: "At this time, a motorcycle rode into the area and the suspects made good their escape on foot.

"The St. George's woman also took the opportunity to flee, escaping uninjured and with nothing taken from her."

The first suspect who stepped in front of the car is described as 5ft 11in with a slim build, while the other three were between 5ft 6in and 5ft 9in.

Police are asking for any witnesses, particularly the motorcycle rider who passed through the Rocky Lane/Sleepy Hollow area around 11.15 p.m. on Monday, to step forward.

Motorcycle stolen from St. David's home

A motorcycle, television and a video game system were stolen from a St. David's home.

A Police spokesperson said: "Police received a report of a burglary at an Emily's Bay Lane residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 8.30 a.m. and 11.10 a.m. someone gained entry to the home while it was unoccupied."

A Panasonic 32in flat screen television, a Nintendo Wii and a black motorcycle with licence number BQ 470 were stolen during the burglary on Monday.

Police warn of bogus $20m e-mail

Residents are being asked to watch out for a fraudulent e-mail promising a share in a $20 million fortune. According to the Police Fraud Unit, the sender of the e-mail invites the recipient to step forward as the heir to £13 million almost $21 million and split the cash with them.

A Police spokesman said: "The alleged sender of the e-mail claims to be an insurance broker from London, UK, who needs the recipient's help to recover a large amount of money.

"Once again, the Fraud Unit is reminding the public that if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Furthermore, members of the public are urged not to give out their banking details or personal information to anyone they do not know, especially over the Internet."