A police corporal is counting his losses after his Green View, Morne Du Don home was break and entered on Friday, June 12.
Officer Martin James told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) today (June 13) that he made the discovery at about 9:00 p.m. Friday. The officer and his family had left their home around 7:45 a.m.
James said when he entered his home, he realised that the entire house was ransacked and several items were missing, including several pieces of jewelry, two television sets and a new audio system, among other items.
While the officer cannot put a total cost on his losses, he said the jewellery - compiled by him and his wife for over 20 years – is the most expensive.
James told SNO that the police later discovered that the bandits made their way in through a partially opened window which is located in the upper flat of his home.
The officer said the window always had a lock, but on this occasion it was left partially opened.
James believes however that the bandits may have been monitoring him and his family to know exactly when to hit his home.
The officer said his family is devastated by the entire incident.
He has been living in the house for over 13 years.
James is appealing to anyone who might have information about the persons responsible for the burglary, or who may come across the stolen items, to contact him on 727-2855 or the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on 456-3758.
He said the majority of the jewels carry the initials MAT or LAT.