Men wanted for Chinese shop robberies arrested

Police also have news to report concerning a series of robberies against Chinese shops. Simeon Alvarez told News Five that two of the men wanted in connection with the incidents are now in custody and a third man has also been caught through the efforts of citizens. Alvarez says Ronald Cox gave himself up around seven fifteen this morning, Jeffrey Flowers was apprehended by members of the public in St. Martin de Porres, in the company of Edward “Cracker” Westby, while the two were burglarizing a Chinese residence. Westby was apprehended by the police with a cutter used to cut steal while “Cracker” was caught in the bushes by concerned residents. Both have been charged with attempted burglary, damage to property, and going equipped to commit a crime. Flowers will also be charged jointly with Ronald Cox for a shooting incident at seventeen Iguana Street last week. Both are also suspects in other robberies which took place within twenty-four hours of each other last week. The men will be put in an identification parade and if identified will be charged with other offenses.