Community search leads to arrest of Portmore burglary suspect

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November 11, 2026

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A search by community members in Portmore, St Catherine, led to the capture of a man who allegedly broke into a neighbour’s house.

The accused, 23-year-old labourer Tajay Melbourne, of North Greater Portmore, has been charged with burglary.

Reports are that about 3:50 am on Sunday, the complainant securely locked his house before leaving.

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