Community search leads to arrest of Portmore burglary suspect
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A search by community members in Portmore, St Catherine, led to the capture of a man who allegedly broke into a neighbour’s house.
The accused, 23-year-old labourer Tajay Melbourne, of North Greater Portmore, has been charged with burglary.
Reports are that about 3:50 am on Sunday, the complainant securely locked his house before leaving.
He was later alerted that intruders had broken into the premises after prising open a grille.
The house was reportedly ransacked.
The complainant alerted other residents, who launched a community search that resulted in Melbourne’s capture.
He was handed over to the police and, following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney, was arrested and subsequently charged.
His alleged accomplice remains at large.
A court date is being finalised for Melbourne’s appearance.
- Rasbert Turner
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