the weekend.

He was strolling near the softball diamond in Bernard Park, Hamilton, when the mugger poked a sharp object in his back and demanded cash.

The victim handed over his wallet and the robber took $180 before running off.

The incident happened around 1.15 a.m. on Saturday.

Police were also kept busy this weekend with a dozen break-ins from Southampton to St. George's. In most cases thieves were looking for cash and jewellery.

In one incident a couple in a Paget guest house awoke to see an intruder at the foot of their bed. He ran out empty-handed and escaped by jumping over the balcony.