* Not actual break-in.
There have been a series of car break-ins occurring at the lower car park at Victoria Hospital, with one of the most recent incidents occurring on Wednesday, September 16, according to a relative of two victims.
Melissa Albert told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) today that her two sisters parked a 2013 Subaru and a 2014 Terios between 5:40 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. to visit their sick father at the hospital.
On returning to their vehicles, Albert said her sisters realised that both cars were broken into. The robbers gained entry by breaking the windows, although they are equipped with alarms.
The robbers even found their bags which were hidden underneath the car seats.
According to Albert, the security guards told her sisters that they are aware of the ongoing problem, but explained that they’re not responsible for providing security for that particular area.
“The Criminal Investigations Department is also aware of this. We found out from the police that prior to my sisters’ reports, three other reports were made earlier, making this a total of five break-ins for September 16,” Albert explained.
But what is more interesting, is the fact that the security at the hospital has informed the police of a suspicious car spotted in the area numerous times and the occupants are suspected to be thieves.
“Why hasn’t the Ministry of Health taken steps to secure this area, at least during visiting hours? Are they waiting for something more serious to happen before something is done?” she questioned.
SNO made contact with the police but was unable to get an official comment on the issue.
Attempts were also made to contact Victoria Hospital, but most of the phones lines were either busy or out of service.
Anyone with information about the bags are asked to contact Melissa Albert on 726-3292.
The bags and contents belong to Trecia Jules and Albert Verneuil.
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