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Gunshots Reported on Reid Street Extension
Sat, 2012-03-24
Around 3:45am on Saturday, March 24th police responded to reports of gunshots on Reid Street Extension in the City of Hamilton.
Forensic evidence collected at the scene and damage to a building in the area confirmed a firearm had been discharged; however no one was injured. The suspects are believed to be two men on a motorcycle.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or the independent & confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Read MoreCCTV Images of Reported Armed Robbery Released
Thu, 2012-03-22
The Serious Crime Unit continues to investigate a number of robberies in recent days. Members of the public will recall that
the Serpentine Liquors shop on Serpentine Road, Pembroke was robbed at what appears to be gunpoint at about 4:25pm on Thursday 15th March, 2012.
A man in a blue hooded coat with a black helmet & full face visor entered the store and stole a quantity of cash before escaping on the back of a waiting motorcycle that was being ridden by a second suspect.
To date, detectives have interviewed several witnesses and reviewed CCTV footage of the incident, from which we are releasing the attached photos.
2012 Bermuda Police Service Recruitment Campaign
Thu, 2012-03-22
The Bermuda Police Service is actively looking to attract the best local candidates to join our ranks. We are aware that in the current economic climate, there are a number of Bermudians looking for a meaningful career, or who are considering changing occupations - and the Bermuda Police Service presents a very viable option.
As a police officer, successful recruits will join a dynamic organization with exceptional benefits, committed to policing with the community and ‘Making Bermuda Safer.’
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Reported Armed Burglary
Wed, 2012-03-21
Officers actively pursuing lines of enquiry related to recent reported firearm incidents conducted a search warrant at a Rambling Lane, Pembroke residence Tuesday evening, March 20th. As a result, two men were arrested in connection with the reported armed burglary of a Trinity Church Road, Hamilton parish residence around 10:30pm Monday, March 19th. Both men remain in police custody pending further inquiries.
Reported Firearm Incidents
Tue, 2012-03-20
Police are investigating a reported burglary that occurred around 10:30pm on Monday, March 19th at a residence in the Trinity Church Road, Hamilton parish area. It appears that two unknown men gained entry into the home, both brandishing what appeared to be firearms. The intruders stole personal items, as well as a black SYM motorcycle bearing license plate BR438, which they made their escape on. The occupants of the home were not injured.
Update: Sudden Death of Donald Tucker
Tue, 2012-03-20
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the initial autopsy results regarding the sudden death of 41 year old Donald Tucker, suggest that Mr. Tucker died of natural causes. The deceased’s family has been made aware of the findings via their appointed Family Liaison Officer. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.
March 20 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-03-20
Collision - Around 8:30am on Monday, March 19th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of North Shore Road and Old Road in Hamilton parish. It appears that a bus was traveling along North Shore Road and a car was traveling along Old Road when the vehicles collided at the junction. The car received extensive front end damage and the bus was also damaged; however there were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Sudden Death of Donald Tucker
Mon, 2012-03-19
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41 year old Donald Tucker of Pembroke. Around 7:10pm on Sunday, March 18th police received a report of a man missing at sea. It appears that two men were out fishing earlier that day in the Cooper’s Island, St. George’s area. One of the men returned to shore safely around 6:30pm; however the other, 41 year old Donald Tucker, was unaccounted for.
As a result, officers from the Marine Police Unit searched the Cooper’s Island area waters for Mr. Tucker and the Maritime Operations Centre appealed for any vessels in the area to assist in locating him.
March 19 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-03-19
Collision - Around 10:30pm on Friday, March 16th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on South Road in Paget in the vicinity of the South Round-a-bout. It appears that two cars collided in the area; as a result both vehicles were extensively damaged. One female driver was injured and treated at the scene while the other, a 51 year old Southampton woman, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. The injured driver was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for further medical assessment; however her injuries are not believed to be serious. There were no other injuries reported.
Witness Appeal: Robbery at Serpentine Liquors
Mon, 2012-03-19
The Bermuda Police Service is continuing investigations into the armed robbery which occurred at the Serpentine Liquors store located on Serpentine Road, Pembroke, about 4:15pm on Thursday 15th March 2012.
A man entered the store, brandishing what witnesses describe as a firearm, removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the cash register and fled on a motorcycle ridden by another man.
