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Ongoing Advisory: Residential Burglaries
Tue, 2013-10-08
The Bermuda Police Service continues to encourage residents, particularly in the central parishes as well as Warwick, to be vigilant after several reported daytime burglaries in those areas recently. A quantity of jewellery and electronic items were stolen in the latest incidents. Members of the public should report any suspicious activity occurring in their neighbourhoods to police directly on 295-0011.
Read MoreWeekend Police Activity
Mon, 2013-10-07
Over the weekend, police officers arrested seven people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.
Sudden Death of Arthur Botelho
Sun, 2013-10-06
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 56 year old Arthur Botelho. Mr. Botelho was found in a compromised state in the Barry Road, St. George’s area around 3pm Saturday, October 5th and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Botelho’s family to assist them at this difficult time. An investigation into this sudden death is ongoing; however foul play is not suspected.
Advisory: Online Scams
Fri, 2013-10-04
Once again the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.
In particular, local residents are advised to be wary of a scam e-mail currently circulating allegedly from the ‘USAID AND DFID LOTTERY.’
The fraudulent e-mail goes on to request personal details, suggesting the recipient has been awarded a cash prize:
Police Week 2013
Thu, 2013-10-03
The Bermuda Police Service will host a week of police as well as community events to celebrate Police Week 2013, starting on Saturday, October 5th and finishing on Saturday, October 12th.
This year the theme is “Building Community Confidence Through Engagement.”
Community events of note include:
Reported Stolen Vehicle
Thu, 2013-10-03
Around 7:30am on Wednesday, October 2nd police received a report of a stolen vehicle.
It appears that sometime between 10pm on Tuesday, October 1st and 7am Wednesday, October 2nd a white Toyota Rav4 bearing license plate 45986 was removed from outside a Morgan Road, Warwick residence.
Reported Missing Person: Earlston Hayward [Located]
Tue, 2013-10-01
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 67 year old Earlston Hayward.
Mr. Hayward is described as brown complexioned with greying hair and a beard. The Pembroke resident was last seen at his Ewing Street home on Friday, September 27th wearing a plaid shirt, plaid shorts, a cap and sneakers.
He is known to frequent the City of Hamilton bus terminal, Court Street in Pembroke as well as the Devil’s Hole, Smith’s parish area.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 67 year old Earlston Hayward is encouraged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 247-1678 or the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Mr. Earlston Hayward. He has since been found safe and well.
Weekend Police Activity
Mon, 2013-09-30
Over the weekend, police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme (STEP) continues.
Officers also arrested 12 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.
Promotions to Inspector & Sergeant
Thu, 2013-09-26
At a 4:30pm ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Prospect Devonshire on Wednesday, September 25th eleven officers were promoted, five to the rank of Sergeant and six to the rank of Inspector.
Dignitaries in attendance at the promotion ceremony were His Excellency the Governor, Mr. George Fergusson, Minister of Public Safety, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, Deputy Commissioner Mike Jackman, Assistant Commissioner Paul Wright and Assistant Commissioner Antoine Daniels.
In addition, family, friends and colleagues of the officers being promoted filled the Police Recreation Club hall to show their support.
Sudden Death of Nosaj Stovell
Thu, 2013-09-26
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the sudden death of 21 month old Nosaj Stovell.
The male toddler came into contact with a taxi and was fatally injured in a tragic incident that occurred around 7:30pm Wednesday, September 25th outside a Wyndham Hill, Hamilton parish residence.
An investigation into this incident is ongoing and a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to the family of the deceased to assist them at this difficult time.
The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family of Nosaj Stovell.
