Willful Damage

At 6:25pm on Sunday, Police attended a report of willful damage at St. Peter’s Church in St. George’s. On arrival officers spoke with the church’s Reverend who stated that sometime between 1pm and 5:30pm that day, unknown culprits damaged several tombstones in the graveyard. Officers observed that nine tombstones had been disturbed. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the St. George’s Criminal Investigation Unit on 293-2222.

Theft

At 5pm on Sunday, Police attended a reported theft from the St. George’s Golf Course. On arrival officers spoke with the complainant who stated that sometime between Friday and 4pm on Sunday, unknown culprits gained entry into a warehouse on the property and removed three golf carts. The missing golf carts are #3, #33, and #12; described as navy blue with beige tops with St. George’s Club Bermuda marked on them. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the St. George’s Criminal Investigation Unit on 293-2222.

Marine Advisory

The Marine Police Unit would like to advise all boat owners of the following during the winter months:

• Vessels should be checked on a regular basis.
• Battery systems should be kept in good condition and fully charged to ensure proper operation of bilge pumps.
• Any valuable items or gear should be removed from the vessel.
• Moorings and bridles should be checked to ensure integrity and security of the attached vessel during winter storms and gales.
• Ensure vessels are properly secured BEFORE any inclement weather. DO NOT do this during a storm, putting yourself and others at risk.
• If the owner is off the island someone responsible should be left in charge of checking the vessel whilst the owner is away.
• Consider hauling the boat out of the water during the winter season if possible.

The Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit would like to extend Seasons Greeting to all and a happy and safe 2009 boating season.

Weekend Activity

Over the weekend there were 4 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and 5 reported burglaries. There were also 11 reported damage only road traffic collisions, 7 reported road traffic collisions resulting in injury and 3 vehicles reported taken without their owners’ consent.