Cat burglar falls through roof to his death

Moments after stealing an undisclosed sum of money and goods from a supermarket, a burglar fell 20-feet through the galvanise roof of the business place while making his escape.

The unidentified man was discovered lying dead in a pool of blood inside Fong’s Supermarket, Gooding Village, San Fernando, around 8 am yesterday by Joanne Khadoo, an employee, who went to open the business. Police believe the man fell late Friday night and was left to die by his accomplices who could not get him out of the building. Investigators said the burglars gained entry by removing two galvanise sheets from the roof of the building. A ladder was also used by the intruders to enter and exit the building. A glass door leading to the grocery, which is in an enclosed area, was shattered.

It is believed that while the burglars were making their escape, the unidentified man fell through the roof, and landed on his head. Clad in a green jersey, blue pants and brown boots, the deceased had no form of identification in his possession. Police believe the man, of dark complexion, may have been about 25 years old. His height was estimated at five feet, seven inches. When the police arrived on the scene yesterday the body was lying on its side, directly under one of the holes in the roof. Police found several items including deodorants, cigarettes, after shaves, chewing gum, body lotions and other toiletries scattered about the ground. A torn brown bag was also found close to the body. Several items were also found in the burglar’s pants pockets and crotch area.

Investigators said the intruders also broke into a Play Whe outlet in the building and defecated on the ground. Around 11.20 pm, on Friday night, investigators said, the supermarket’s alarm went off and security officers of the Sentinel Company responded. However on arrival, the officers saw nothing suspicious and left. Visiting the scene was a party of officers from the San Fernando CID, headed by ASP Jammot, including Sgt Bellingy, Cpl Balbosa, PCS Julien and Santlal. Investigations are continuing.