Press Conference Regarding Policing for Bermuda Day
Thu, 2009-05-21
The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to advise the public on a number of matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Bermuda Day holiday period; the actual Bermuda Day holiday will be celebrated on Monday, May 25th.
During last year’s holiday between 6:00 pm on 23rd May and 6:00 am on 27th May, the Bermuda Police Service responded to the following incidents of note:
Read MoreMay 21 - Daily Report
Thu, 2009-05-21
Injury RTC - Around 4pm on Wednesday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Loyal Hill Road involving a taxi and a motorcycle. It appears that the motorcycle was traveling east on North Shore Road and the taxi was traveling in the opposite direction when the vehicles collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 21 year old Hamilton parish man, sustained injuries to his head and broken ribs. He was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The driver of the taxi, a 52 year old Devonshire man, was not injured. Both vehicles were moderately damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
May 20 - Daily Report
Wed, 2009-05-20
Robbery - Around 10:50pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a robbery. It appears that the victims, a 31 year old Pembroke man and a 19 year old Sandy’s parish man, got off a bus at the junction of Somerset Road and Scott’s Hill Road in Sandy’s parish. Another unknown man also got off the bus at that time. As the two men walked along Somerset Road the unknown man approached them wearing a black helmet with a metallic visor and brandishing a bladed article. The suspect demanded the men’s cellular phones which they gave to him (a gold BlackBerry Curve & a red BlackBerry Curve).
May 19 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2009-05-19
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive/ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and those traveling on motorcycles to fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, May 11th – Monday, May 18th 2009 there were:
May 18 - Daily Report
Mon, 2009-05-18
Robbery - Around 4pm on Saturday, Police attended a reported robbery on Church Bay beach in Southampton. It appears that three female friends were at the beach when an unknown man walked past and grabbed a beach bag belonging to one of the women. The suspect ran off, chased by two of the women and a male beachgoer who heard their screams for help. One of the women caught up to the male suspect as he got on a motorcycle and attempted to get her bag back; however the offender brandished a bladed article and fled the scene along with another male who was waiting on a separate motorcycle. Police were on mobile patrol in the area at the time and pursued the suspects.
May 17 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2009-05-17
Disturbance - Around 12:45am on Saturday, Police attended a reported disturbance at Captain’s Lounge on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton. On arrival officers observed the victim, a 27 year old Sandy’s parish man, at the entrance to the premises. It appears that the Sandy’s parish man was attacked by several unknown men inside the bar. The victim was taken to KEMH via ambulance, treated for head/facial injuries and released. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
May 15 - Daily Report
Fri, 2009-05-15
Burglary - Around 10:40pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at a North Cote West, Pembroke residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 7:30am and 10:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into his apartment while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
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