A cautionary tale, especially for returners

[JahC]

I just returned yesterday from the hotel mentioned. Woke up to a thief in the room (as he was going out the door). I yelled "Hey", he took off running toward Norman Manley but then cut back down to the beach through the next property. My friend yelled for security and ran toward the beach. He reached the front as the thief passed the gate. He described him as a young man (early 20's) with short dreads tied back in a knot armed with a knife. Although he was then pursued by Security, he got away. The Security at the beach was asleep when my friend reached there -- not sure where the one was at the Security shack, as the thief passed there before he cut back to the beach. Only lost an IPhone and a bottle of perfume in the whole thing. However, I have stayed at the same place for years and have the same concerns about the "rent-a-cops" on the night shift as well as the amount of time the thief was on the property checking for open rooms. I also think that the hotel needs to update the lock system, so that the door knob always remains locked from the outside. Also, the use of the rental security company needs to be re-examined in my opinion.

[booger]

I just returned yesterday from the hotel mentioned. Woke up to a thief in the room (as he was going out the door). I yelled "Hey", he took off running toward Norman Manley but then cut back down to the beach through the next property. My friend yelled for security and ran toward the beach. He reached the front as the thief passed the gate. He described him as a young man (early 20's) with short dreads tied back in a knot armed with a knife. Although he was then pursued by Security, he got away. The Security at the beach was asleep when my friend reached there -- not sure where the one was at the Security shack, as the thief passed there before he cut back to the beach. Only lost an IPhone and a bottle of perfume in the whole thing. However, I have stayed at the same place for years and have the same concerns about the "rent-a-cops" on the night shift as well as the amount of time the thief was on the property checking for open rooms. I also think that the hotel needs to update the lock system, so that the door knob always remains locked from the outside. Also, the use of the rental security company needs to be re-examined in my opinion.

Looks like Rondel is the place to stay these days.

[sunluvinlaurie]

[QUOTE=Sadiekat;130249]One clarification- I'm not 'protecting' the hotel. The fact that it happened at X resort, or Y Rooms or Zbeach makes no difference. My post is not *about* any one hotel- the point of my sharing this with you all is a PSA to everyone to remember to always lock your doors and take care for your belongings. If you focus on just one hotel, it becomes "oh, this will never happen to me because I stay at ....", instead of "crap, this happens everywhere".

I feel these are wise words from Sadiekat. We all are passionate about businesses we frequent in Jamaica. As someone who has stayed many times at Rondel (assuming that is the hotel where this happened based on comments read here) I appreciate the head's up but I also know that it can, will, and does happen at many properties - everywhere.

I propose each of us speaks to hotel management where we stay - let them know we are aware of the thefts that are reported online and that the press they receive on travel sites can greatly affect their business. As repeat customers we have some credence with management and perhaps we can impress on them the importance of taking quick and decisive actions to protect first of all their guests, but also their reputation. Maybe we can make a difference!

[lacdeloo]

Sometimes the only way to make changes happen faster and to make sure this doesnt happen again is to name names ie the resort. This way responsible resorts have to react fast and make sure changes happen and not take a wait and see, or maybe it was a one off situation. This is when this forum can make a difference, makes people react, in a positve way.............. just saying lacdeloo

[Fred Stripe]

I just returned yesterday from the hotel mentioned. Woke up to a thief in the room (as he was going out the door). I yelled "Hey", he took off running toward Norman Manley but then cut back down to the beach through the next property. My friend yelled for security and ran toward the beach. He reached the front as the thief passed the gate. He described him as a young man (early 20's) with short dreads tied back in a knot armed with a knife. Although he was then pursued by Security, he got away. The Security at the beach was asleep when my friend reached there -- not sure where the one was at the Security shack, as the thief passed there before he cut back to the beach. Only lost an IPhone and a bottle of perfume in the whole thing. However, I have stayed at the same place for years and have the same concerns about the "rent-a-cops" on the night shift as well as the amount of time the thief was on the property checking for open rooms. I also think that the hotel needs to update the lock system, so that the door knob always remains locked from the outside. Also, the use of the rental security company needs to be re-examined in my opinion.

And you & the original victim STILL refuse to name the hotel you both Love so much???

Screw it then,you both got what you deserved. Hey Sadiecat,,if you got robbed Again, would you still hide the name???Thanks for the non heads up/heads up.

When I get a taxi driver who rips me off I will Not tell you his name so maybe he rips you off TOO?