A 44-year-old Sandys Parish man was arrested by police following a report of a man on a farm stealing produce on Sunday.

Police say the incident occurred around 4:18pm on Middle Road, near the junction with Overplus Lane in Sandys.

A spokeswoman said: “Police quickly located and apprehended a 44-year-old Sandys man, after he was observed placing stolen vegetables into a bag. He was also arrested after being in breach of COVID-19 Shelter in Place regulations.”

Another man was arrested on Sunday when “police were dispatched to a Southampton residence to a report of a male stealing boat parts”.

“The suspect was seen riding off on a motorcycle and was eventually apprehended by officers who were patrolling in the area. He was arrested for several offences including being in breach of COVID-19 Shelter in Place regulations.

“Enquiries into both incidents are ongoing.
Three other men were also arrested over the weekend for being in breach of COVID-19 Shelter in Place regulations.
Three men have been put before the courts this morning, one man was bailed pending enquires and one was taken to the Berkeley shelter.