Dear Editor,

I don't know about other Bahamians and residents of New Providence, but I take cold comfort in the assurances of the minister of national security that crime is down.

On Tuesday, July 5, at about midday, I had just completed my shopping at Quality Supermarkets on Cable Beach and I was in the parking lot (back) with the packing girl when a young man grabbed me from behind and relieved me of my wallet. He then told me to give him my car keys and tried to grab them. Foolhardy me, I said to myself not a day like it. He ran off and jumped the wall at the back.

It must have been the adrenalin and the thought of the hassle of replacing my cards, driving license and other documents, so I took chase. However, I realized the wall was too daunting and I made my way back.

In the meantime, the packing girl had alerted the manager and the security officer and they came to my aid. The police were called and they responded very quickly. I was very impressed with Cpl. 100 Collie and P.C. 3426 Bain, who were very proficient and efficient. Indeed Collie followed the direction the thief had gone and retrieved my wallet with everything except the money intact. I wish to thank the officers and the staff of Quality Supermarket for their help and support.

Interestingly, when Bain was taking my statement, she received a message that two tourists had been robbed at Orange Hill. So, Mr. Minister, I don't buy the message that crime is down.

- Jeanne Thompson

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