A man police labelled as armed and dangerous, has been prowling a few residential communities in St Thomas.
The man has so far been seen in Prospect, York and South Haven, all middle-class subdivisions with a growing number of returning residents.
He has committed a number of break-ins especially at residences with senior citizens who are unable to chase or easily recognise his presence.
One 71-year-old resident in South Haven told police that when the man broke into his house and he confronted him, the thief told him that he knew that he lived alone.
The man who is armed with a work belt with a variety of tools lining his waist, also carries a machete in a sling across his back.
Collapsed
Another senior who accosted the burglar in his kitchen, almost died upon seeing the thief. He was so frightened he collapsed and was taken to the hospital some two hours later when a neighbour visited and found him on the floor. It was later discovered that the house was robbed of approximately $120,000 worth of items, including electrical appliances, a camera, several watches and about three cellphones.
Police are advising that persons take more caution in deterring easy access to their premises and are asking anyone who notices a male fitting the burglar's description to contact the police.
The man is about 5 feet 10 inches tall, stoutly built of dark complexion and wears an earring in his left ear.