THE ‘A Field’ Sophia home of former Crime Chief Leslie James was unwittingly targeted by three armed bandits in the wee hours of the morning yesterday.Turns out they would have second thoughts about finishing the job, when they learnt whose house they’d dared mess with.
Reports reveal that the men successfully stormed James’ home at around 03:00 hrs yesterday, using a window on the lower flat to gain entry.
They reportedly used CG motorcycles to commit the offence, and were even seen casing the joint before deciding the coast was clear enough to put their nefarious plan into action.
One was positioned at the front of the house to act as ‘look-out’ man, while the other two proceeded to terrorise James, his wife and daughter.
One even placed a handgun to the former crime chief’s temple and demanded that he take off his gold rings and other pieces of jewellery, with which request James complied.
They then packed several electrical items they’d planned carting off, when one of them came across some documents which revealed who James was.
At this, they decided to abandon the mission forthwith, and beat a hasty retreat. Reports have since revealed that one of the bandits has been caught, and positively identified as a resident of the said Sophia community.
Up to press time, however, police were reluctant to disclose any information pertaining to the investigation.