February 14 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-02-14
Public Intervention Results in Arrest for Theft - Around 8:45pm on Monday February 13th, police responded to a report of a handbag snatch on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton. It appears that a 35 year old Sandys woman was standing in a cycle parking area near her motorcycle when she was approached by an unknown man who grabbed her bag from the motorcycle and ran off. The suspect was pursued by members of the public and initially managed to elude them. However, he was later located on Bermudiana Road by a member of the public, who contacted police. As a result, the 35 year old Southampton man was arrested and detained in police custody. The stolen bag and its contents were recovered. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing and a court appearance is anticipated. The Bermuda Police Service would like to commend the actions of those who came to the assistance of the victim in this matter.
Collision
Around 10:45pm on Monday February 13th, police and first responders attended a reported collision on Middle Road in Southampton. It appears that two motorcycles were travelling along Middle Road when they collided near the junction with Pompano Beach Road. The riders, a 35 year old Pembroke man and a 42 year old Sandys woman were both injured and conveyed to KEMH via ambulance. At least one of the motorcycles was extensively damaged. The Pembroke man was treated and later released and at last check, the Sandys woman was in stable condition on a general ward. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact PC Barbi Harris on 295-0011.
