Attempted Handbag Snatch
Mon, 2006-06-19
At 6:45pm on Monday, Police attended a reported attempted handbag snatch on Harrington Sound Road in Smith's parish. On arrival officers spoke with the victims, who are visitors to the island. The couple stated that around 5pm they were riding their rental cycle on South Road near John Smith's Bay when they stopped in a bus lay by to take pictures. As they were getting back on their cycle, an unknown man rode up on a motorcycle asking if they needed directions. They declined his offer and rode away. However, as they traveled west on Harrington Sound Road an unknown man rode up behind them on a motorcycle and removed a green canvas purse from the rental cycle's basket. The victim's rental cycle and the suspect's motorcycle then collided, causing the suspect and the victims to fall to the ground. The suspect attempted to get back on his cycle and make good his escape with the purse; however, the male visitor managed to take the purse from the suspect before he made good his escape riding east. The victims sustained abrasions to their legs and arms, but declined to attend the hospital. Instead they received first aid at their guest accommodation. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the St. George's Criminal Investigation Unit on 297-1122
Burglary
At 11:20am on Monday, Police attended a reported burglary at a Poinciana Road, Devonshire residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainants who stated that sometime between 8:30am and 11am that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into their home. The culprit stole a gold coloured ring with aquamarine stone, a silver Motorola cellular phone, a dark blue Audiovox cellular phone and approximately $100 worth of coins. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service has received reports of suspicious individuals/activity on the Railway Trail in Paget/Warwick/Southampton. We are asking the public to be vigilant in these areas and to report any suspicious individuals/activity to their nearest Police station.
