(CNS): A security guard was taken to hospital after being attacked by a group of people wearing hoodies and masks around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to an RCIPS press release issued late Friday. The attackers took his phone and other personal items belonging to the security guard, who was on duty at a shopping plaza on West Bay Road, just north of Snooze Lane, understood to be Seven Mile Shops.

EMS responded to the scene and the injured man was taken to the Cayman Islands Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police officers on the scene found that a jewelry store in the location had been broken into and items taken.

Police said they are aware of video footage circulating on social media showing four masked men carrying out that break-in and that both aspects are currently under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact George Town CID at 949-4222. Anonymous tips about any of the incidents can be provided to the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or website. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Cayman Crime Stoppers website.