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April 7 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2013-04-07
Burglary - At 11 this morning police attended a residence off Skyline Road in Smith's Parish as a result of a breaking and entering. Upon police arrival, officers spoke to the complainant who stated that someone had gained entry into her dwelling and made off with 27 inch Samsung flat screen TV and remote, a Wi-Fi router and modem, and a circuit breaker. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Eastern Criminal Investigation Unit on 293-2222.
Read MoreAdvisory: Residential Burglaries
Fri, 2013-04-05
The Bermuda Police Service is presently experiencing upsurge in reported residential burglaries in Hamilton Parish, Warwick and Sandys Parishes.
We are advising the public to secure your property; lock ALL windows, doors, and secure air conditioning units. Please ensure all valuables are in a safe or safety deposit box as jewelry and electronics have been the main items stolen. Also, we are strongly suggesting that home owners take pictures of all valuables and record all serial numbers of electronic goods, in the event they are stolen and recovered those goods can be identified.
April 5 - Daily Report
Fri, 2013-04-05
Boat Recovered by Marine Police - At 2:14pm on Thursday, April 4th Marine Police were dispatched to the area of North Shore, Pembroke (off Grace Church) to a report of a boat in distress. Upon arrival it was confirmed that the 20 ft. vessel was approximately 200 meters from the shore and the operator of the vessel was clearly in distress due to heavy swells in the area and the vessel began to sink. The boat was secured and then assisted to Devonshire dock by Marine Police. The lone person onboard the vessel was unharmed.
April 3 - Daily Report
Wed, 2013-04-03
Burglary Advisory - Police responded to a burglary that took place at a dwelling on Purvis Estate in Warwick sometime on Monday, April 1st. The complainant states they left their home secure in the morning only to return after work to find out that someone had entered the residence and made off with a Toshiba laptop, orange Kiplin wallet, a Casio watch and other items.
Meantime, police attended another residence on Purvis Estate on Monday where a complainant states they left their home secured on Monday morning, only to return that afternoon and notice someone had gained entry into their residence and made off with a gold Rolex watch, other pieces of jewelry and liquor from the kitchen.
April 1 - Daily Report
Mon, 2013-04-01
Flight Diversion - At approximately 9:05pm on Sunday, March 31st first responders attended L.F. Wade International Airport regarding a flight diversion to Bermuda for medical reasons. Virgin Atlantic flight #76 (departed Miami and bound for Manchester, U.K.) containing about 315 passengers landed safely in Bermuda as a result of a sick child on board the plane. The child was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she is presently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. The remaining passengers were placed in local accommodations and they are expected to leave the island sometime today or tomorrow.
March 31 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2013-03-31
Sudden Death - On Sunday, March 31st at approximately 8am police and first responders attended a report of a sudden death that took place on Addendum Lane in Pembroke. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 42 year old guest worker’s lifeless body was found in his room by his roommate. Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are underway, however foul play is not suspected.
March 27 - Daily Report
Wed, 2013-03-27
Reported Serious Collision in Devonshire - Around 2:45am on Wednesday, March 27th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Devonshire between Orange Valley Road and Tee Street.
Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time. The vehicle involved, a white jeep, was found extensively damaged and a bus shelter in the area was also damaged.
Policing For Easter Weekend
Wed, 2013-03-27
Good day, I am Acting Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes and with me is Acting Superintendent Na’imah Astwood
The upcoming Good Friday holiday and Easter weekend will see a number of events and festive activities at various locations across the Island. The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to advise the public on a number of matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this period.
March 25 - Daily Report
Mon, 2013-03-25
Two Vehicle Collision - Around 2pm on Friday, March 22nd police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Court Street and Dundonald Street in Pembroke.
It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Court Street and a car was being driven along the same road when the vehicles collided at the junction. The motorcycle rider, a 27 year old Smith’s parish man, sustained relatively minor injuries to his legs. The car driver apparently drove away from the scene following the collision.
2013 Bermuda Police Service Recruitment Campaign
Thu, 2013-03-21
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament - Good Morning. 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.’
