Law enforcement officers were is on the scene investigating a report of a break-in at the House of Parliament, Laborie Street, on Saturday morning. Reports say an ancillary staff member discovered the premises disturbed and alerted the police.
Investigators probing the scene to determine the method used in the illegal entry of the building and to determine if anything was stolen, have indicated that electronic items are missing.
The break-in probe comes amid rising citizens’ concerns over the spate of criminal activity in the country.
At a recent news conference, police promised to step up efforts to confront crime.
“There are persons that will evade the presence of the police. We will be at all ends on the highways, on the byways, in the backroads of Saint Lucia. For persons who intend to create or to plan burglary or to go contrary to the laws of Saint Lucia, the special services units will be out there,” warned Special Services Unit (SSU) Commander, Inspector Lucius Small.
During the press conference this November, the SSU announced that it would be increasing its patrolling presence this holiday season, especially as burglaries and thefts tend to increase.
Inspector Small disclosed that the Unit has devised a plan to keep on the ground this season.
“The special services unit has put in place an operational strategic plan in terms of we going to heighten the patrols in the city of Castries, both mobile foot patrol in Gros Islet and also in the southern part of the island,” he explained.
He added that the SSU would increase its presence, particularly in the City, where violent altercations tend to spike during the holiday season. “We’re going to hype up our patrols in the city and surrounding areas so as to cover up the amount of crimes which are happening before the festive season,” Small stated.
