A 40-year-old man who was arrested in connection with a robbery investigation was found dead in a holding cell at the St Joseph Police Station early Tuesday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Capildave Mootoo, of LP 54 Temple Street, Bamboo Settlement #2, Valsayn.

According to police, around 11p.m. Mootoo was arrested following a robbery report made by a Bamboo #2 resident. Officers viewed security footage at the suspect’s residence and subsequently detained Mootoo.