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Reporting of Suspected Scam E-mails Encouraged
Thu, 2011-10-27
In response to a recent increase in internet scams, the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has created a user friendly method for members of the public who wish to report suspected scam e-mails. As of Monday 24th October 2011, internet fraud may be reported via the new e-mail address: fraud2@bps.bm.
Read MoreAdvisory: Fake Bank E-mail Circulating
Thu, 2011-10-27
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to warn the public about a fake e-mail claiming to be from Butterfield Bank which is currently circulating, encouraging recipients to click on a link to read a new security message. This link takes the user to a website purporting to be the Butterfield Direct log on for internet banking.
This site asks for the recipient’s user ID and password. When the information is given, the log in fails and it asks the user to sign in a second time, which also fails. The user is then re-directed to the actual Butterfield Bank website; but by that time their user ID and password has been compromised.
Community Safety Workshop
Thu, 2011-10-27
The Bermuda Police Service Crime Prevention Unit will hold a community safety workshop on Sunday, 30th October 2011 from 4pm to 6pm at Southside Police Station in St. David’s.
This workshop will provide information on neighbourhood watches, home security, burglary prevention and counterfeit currency as well as gang awareness. All are welcome to attend.
Traffic Diversions Advised Due To Crane Movement
Wed, 2011-10-26
A crane will be moved from 6:15pm to 6:45pm today along Harbour Road in Warwick between the junctions of Keith Hall Road and Longford Road. Motorists are advised to avoid this stretch of road during these times.
October 26 - Daily Report
Wed, 2011-10-26
Handbag Snatch - Around 3pm on Tuesday October 25th, police responded to a reported handbag snatch in the area of Tuckers Town Road in St. George’s. It appears that a visiting couple was walking in the area when two unknown men on separate motorcycles rode alongside the female visitor. One of the suspects grabbed her handbag before both offenders made good their escape. The black handbag contained cash, a pink Casio digital camera and personal items. The 28 year old American woman was not injured. The suspects are described as two men on dark coloured motorcycles, wearing dark coloured helmets and dark coloured clothing.
External E-mail Issues Fixed
Tue, 2011-10-25
Please note that the issue regarding receiving external e-mails has been rectified and e-mail messages to the Bermuda Police Service are now being received as per normal.
Sudden Death
Tue, 2011-10-25
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the sudden death of a 67 year old American visitor to the Island. Around 11:30am on Tuesday October 25th, police received a report of a medical emergency. It appears that the 67 year old woman was snorkeling in waters off the western end of the Island when she was discovered in an unresponsive state. CPR was performed and the victim was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where she was pronounced dead by an on-call physician at 12:30pm. There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances but an autopsy is anticipated. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.
Sixth Road Fatality For 2011
Tue, 2011-10-25
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Esteban Arellano. Mr. Arellano, an American contract worker from Georgia, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by an on call physician at 3:05am on Tuesday, October 25th at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after the rental cycle he was riding collided with a wall and a utility pole on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Devon Heights Road around 12:25am Sunday, October 23rd.
The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Arellano. An autopsy is anticipated.
Attempted Murder Investigation Commenced By Police
Tue, 2011-10-25
Acting Superintendent Sean Field-Lament & Inspector Jerome Laws - At about 8:20pm on Monday, October 24th 2011, police officers attended a report of a shooting that occurred on Middle
Road, Warwick just east of the junction of Khyber Pass. Police were able to ascertain that the victim, a 21 year old male, was riding west on a motorcycle with a pillion passenger, a 20 year old male, when two suspects travelling on a motorcycle rode up alongside of the victim and discharged a firearm several times.
External E-mail Issues
Tue, 2011-10-25
Please note that the Bermuda Police Service is currently not receiving any external e-mails. We will notify the public when this issue has been rectified and we appreciate their co-operation and understanding in the meantime. Police can still be reached via the main telephone number 295-0011.
