Would-be robber nabbed while hiding in ceiling

A man who was caught after allegedly breaking into a business establishment with intent to steal cash has been charged by the St Andrew Central Police.

He is 26-year-old Canfield Dias of Mahoe Road, Kingston 11.

It is reported that about 1:15 a.m., on Tuesday, August 4, an alarm was triggered at the location and a security team responded.

Dias was reportedly cornered inside the building and was caught hiding in a section of the ceiling.

A court date is being finalised for him to answer the charges of office breaking with intent and malicious destruction of property.

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