Around 3:50pm on Monday, Police attended a report of a flare being discharged into a Sousa Estate Road, Devonshire residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainant, a 56 year old Devonshire man, who stated that around 3:45pm that day he was sitting in his yard with a neighbour when he heard a loud noise and saw something streak past him into his home. The object bounced off a few walls inside the house before coming to a rest outside. It was then that the Devonshire man noticed that the object was a flare. There was only minor damage done to the home. It appears that the flare was accidently discharged by a 9 year old girl visiting a relative’s house in the neighbourhood.

The Bermuda Police Service would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that flares can be dangerous, even deadly if used improperly. All flares should be securely stored at all times and kept away from children.

Over the weekend there was 1 person arrested for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, 1 person arrested for possession of a controlled drug and 4 individuals arrested on outstanding warrants. There were also 22 tickets issued for speeding, 6 tickets issued for no driver’s license, 2 tickets issued for having an unlicensed vehicle, 2 tickets issued for not having vehicle insurance and 2 tickets issued for seatbelt offences.

During the week of October 26th to November 1st, the Bermuda Police Service will celebrate ‘Police Week’ - a week long series of events commemorating the Bermuda Police Service’s 129 years of service to Bermuda and its continuing commitment to the local community.

Several of these events are community oriented, and we would like to cordially invite all members of the public as well as the island’s school students to take part in the following activities:

Displays by some of our specialist units will take place on Police field in Prospect (just below Police Headquarters).

The Bermuda Police Service is inviting all primary and middle school students to write an essay (maximum of 100 words) outlining why they would like to be Commissioner of Police for a Day. The eight best essays will be chosen by a committee and the winners will have the opportunity to ‘shadow’ the eight highest ranking members of the Police Service as they go about their daily duties.

The Beating of the Retreat will take place on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. The Commissioner of Police and various dignitaries will be on hand for the traditional display by the Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums.

All three Police stations (Hamilton, Somerset & Southside) will be open to the public.

All essays for the ‘Commissioner for a Day’ contest should be sent to the Police Media Relations office by e-mail at pmr@bps.bm by Monday, October 20th.

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 39 year old Marco Bowen of Southampton (pictured right). Around 10pm on Sunday, October 12th Police received a report that Mr. Bowen was missing. It appears that he was last seen on Saturday, October 4th in the Riviera Road, Southampton area. He is described as dark skinned, 5’5” tall of slim build weighing approximately 120 pounds with a close haircut. Mr. Bowen was last seen wearing a red shirt and blue shorts. Police are appealing for anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 39 year old Marco Bowen to contact the Child Victims Unit on 295-0011 or the Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.