Unidentified Male Body Found

 Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a murder following the discovery of a body at the side of the road on Robinson  Street, Five Cays, Providenciales, this morning (October 26th).

The unidentified male is approximately 5’ 08” ft tall, slim built, about 150 – 160 pounds, and appears between 30 – and 40 years old. The body was clad only in a white long-sleeve jersey and long khaki pants.

The male victim wore multi-colored sneakers ( purple, green, and white).  The RTCIPF seeks the public’s assistance in positively identifying the male victim.

Based on preliminary information, a call was placed to the Police Control Room today at around  6:37 a.m., indicating that the lifeless body of a male was lying on the roadside.

RTCIPF officers arrived at the location and found the bleeding body with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

An autopsy is expected to be performed today to determine the cause of death.

The public is being asked to contact 911, the closest police station, the RTCIPF Serious Crime  Unit at 232-8752, or call TCI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information on this murder or any other illegal activity anonymously.

Additionally, persons are encouraged to contact the Miami-Dade & The Florida Keys Crime  Stoppers at 1-305-471-8477 and give any information anonymously.