The police in St Elizabeth are trying to ascertain the identification and whereabouts of a man who allegedly robbed at least four persons in one night in Comma Pen, in the parish, by using a piece of board.

The victims reportedly included three men and one woman.

Information reaching THE STAR is that the crook tried to conceal his 'weapon' during all the incidents but his trick was discovered when the last person he attacked decided to defend his belongings.

Corporal Gregory Irving of the St Elizabeth police told THE STAR that the four people were robbed in the wee hours of Saturday morning following the conclusion of a dance which was held in the community.

The dance reportedly ended about 2 a.m. and the persons were relieved of their personal belongings in separate incidents, as they made their way home on foot.

The robber, travelling on a motorcycle, successfully robbed three of the victims by concealing the piece of board in a black plastic bag while acting as if it was a loaded gun.

wrapped in plastic bag

He reportedly threatened to shoot his victims if they failed to comply with his demands.

"Based on the information we have the man held up the persons with the piece of board wrapped in a plastic bag ... He told them he would shoot them if they didn't give him what he asked for," the corporal said.

THE STAR was further told that the robber got into a scuffle with his fourth victim and his weapon was exposed. He, however, managed to speed off with the man's cellphone and $1,000.

Only cellphones were taken from the other victims.

As word spread throughout the community about the robberies, it was concluded that the same man committed the acts.