Rasbert Turner, Star Writer
The St Catherine North police are trying to stem a series of robberies that has been taking place in the division in recent times.
In one instance, it was revealed that on Saturday night a group of criminals robbed a bar along Brunswick Avenue.
It has been revealed that hoodlums have been robbing persons of motor vehicles and personal possession.
Last week, a foreign national, who worked in Jamaica, was robbed of her vehicle in the Sydenham area.
"The criminal dem stole furniture from the house and escaped. The police are trying but the public needs to know what is happening," an investigator said.
The Star was informed that even a member of Jamaica Constabulary Force Chaplaincy Unit was robbed.
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The victim is a superintendent of police who is attached to the Corporate Area.
The action resulted in the loss of her Honda sports utility vehicle.
The senior member of Jamaica Constabulary Force was held up and robbed by hoodlums last Friday.
Reports are that about 6 a.m. she was at home outside Spanish Town, St Catherine. She was reportedly held at gunpoint by criminals who demanded her vehicle.
When the demand was met they reportedly drove away.
The Star was advised that an intensive investigation is on the way to find those responsible.
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