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December 23 - Daily Report
Wed, 2009-12-23
Robbery - Around 8:20pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a robbery at the St. George’s Club. It appears that the victim, a 26 year old Pembroke man, was walking along Rose Hill Street around 8:15pm that day when he was accosted by two unknown men, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The offenders demanded cash, with one of them removing the victim’s wallet and a Blackberry cellular phone before both men made good their escape on foot towards the golf course. The wallet contained a quantity of cash and personal items. The Pembroke man was apparently uninjured.
Read MoreDecember 22 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2009-12-22
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, December 14th – Monday, December 21st 2009 there were:
Thief Has a Change of Heart
Mon, 2009-12-21
Thieves by definition take things – but rarely do they return them. However, it appears that the Christmas spirit has encouraged one thief to have a change of heart. You may remember that a burglary was committed at the St. George’s Community Centre overnight on Wednesday, November 18th 2009 by an unknown culprit. The culprit stole a black 32” Sony TV, a black Sony DVD player and two Dell computers.
December 21 - Daily Report
Mon, 2009-12-21
Reported Gunshots in Sandys - Around 7:55pm on Sunday, Police received a report of what were believed to be gunshots in the Long Bay Lane, Sandys parish area. Officers attended the scene a short time later and made a thorough search of the vicinity – however, after completing the search and speaking with area residents, nothing was found to substantiate the gunshot reports. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Injury RTC
December 20 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2009-12-20
Reported Gunshots/Suspicious Activity - There were increased high visibility Police patrols throughout the island over the weekend. Stop and searches were carried out at various locations and arrests made for a variety of offences. However, there were reports of what were believed to be gunshots heard in the Friswells Road, Devonshire area around 6:45pm Friday; the Reid Street/Burnaby Street, Pembroke area around 1:20am Saturday; and The Glebe Road/St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area around 12:15am today (Sunday). Loud noises were also heard in the Serpentine Road/Trelawney Lane area of Pembroke around 8pm Friday.
Death of Serving Police Officer
Sun, 2009-12-20
The Commissioner of Police is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Constable Andrew Thomas, aged 42 years, who succumbed to a medical condition while in his home this morning, shortly after 4:00 am. Attempts to revive the officer by attending medical services were not successful. The exact cause of death is not known at this time; however foul play is not suspected. Andrew is a well known and highly respected police officer in his 26th year of service. This news has come as a shock to the Bermuda Police Service and the Commissioner extends deepest sympathies to Andrew's family on behalf of every member of the Service.
Reported Tornado Strikes Central Parishes
Sat, 2009-12-19
Around 3:40pm today, the City of Hamilton and the central parishes were struck by a reported tornado. There are several trees down in and around the city area; however, no reported injuries. There are also reports of roof damage to Magistrates' Court, resideces in the central parishes, as well as damage reported to the Bank of Bermuda Church Street branch. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Works & Engineering and Corporation of Hamilton attended the scene at Magistrates' Court and are addressing the situation.
Update – Shooting Investigations
Fri, 2009-12-18
Superintendent Antoine Daniels - The Bermuda Police Service wish to provide a brief update regarding the status of the investigations into the recent shootings that have plagued our island in recent weeks. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Calvin Smith is heading these investigations and is currently being assisted by a number of detectives.
December 18 - Daily Report
Fri, 2009-12-18
Missing Person - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 54 year old George Bossert. Mr. Bossert, a French national, has been accounted for after he attended the Southside Police Station at 7:30pm on Thursday.
Damage Only RTC
Fatal Shooting in Pembroke
Thu, 2009-12-17
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Shane Minors of Pembroke. Around 6:15am today, Police received a report of an unresponsive male at a South Terrace, Pembroke residence. The victim, a 30 year old Pembroke man, was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. It appears that Mr. Minors died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained sometime between 1am and 1:15am Thursday. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Minors. An autopsy is anticipated in due course.
