Robbery - Around 10pm on Monday May 28th, police responded to a reported robbery in the Roberts Avenue, Devonshire area. It appears that a 20 year old Pembroke man was travelling along Roberts Avenue on a motorcycle when he was accosted by two unknown males on another motorcycle near the junction with Palmetto Road. The unknown pillion passenger then took the victim’s motorcycle and made his good escape along Roberts Avenue in a northerly direction. The other suspect left shortly after. The suspects are described as two males wearing black hooded tops and dark coloured helmets with visors.
Acting Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell along with Mr. Philip Barnett of the Cambridge Road Community Group and Ms. Dawn Simmons of the Sandys Parish Council address the media regarding an initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.
Acting Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell - Good morning. With me here today are, Mr. Philip Barnett of the Cambridge
Road Community Group and Ms. Dawn Simmons of the Sandys Parish Council. This Community Group was formed in partnership with the Bermuda Police Service through our Community Action Team (CAT) representative PC Valerius Jean-Louis and is a dedicated group made up of area residents.
Update: Collision in City of Hamilton - Around 3:30am on Sunday, May 27th, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the vicinity of Reid Street and Queen Street in the City of Hamilton. As a result, the rider a 19 year old Pembroke man was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. He has since been treated and released.
Collision - Around 3:30am on Sunday, May 27th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision in the vicinity of Reid Street and Queen Street in the City of Hamilton. Details about the collision are unclear at this time; however a 19 year old Pembroke man was injured as a result. The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Assault - Around 9pm on Thursday May 24th, police responded to a report of a disturbance along North Shore Road in Devonshire in the area of Lookout Lane. On arrival, it was ascertained that two individuals had been involved in an altercation. The victim, a 39 year old Devonshire man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The suspect, a 43 year old Devonshire man, was subsequently located by officers and arrested in connection with this incident. Inquiries are underway.
Impaired Driver - Around 1am on Wednesday May 23rd, police were on mobile patrol along Middle Road in Devonshire when they noticed a car travelling erratically. They pursued the driver and stopped the vehicle near the junction with Orange Valley Road. Officers approached the driver, a 49 year old Devonshire man who appeared to be intoxicated. He was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. He later failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody as a result. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Around 10:23pm on Tuesday 22nd May 2012, police responded to a report of gunshots being fired and someone being shot and injured outside a residence on Rambling Lane, Pembroke. Police officers were immediately dispatched to the location to investigate the report. During the initial investigation, police ascertained that one person was seen fleeing from the area, description given as being approximately six feet tall with a slim build. A dark coloured motorcycle was also seen speeding away from the scene around that time.
Around 10:20pm on Tuesday, May 22nd police responded to reports of gunshots in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area. As a result it was ascertained that a 51 year old man was shot and injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life threatening at this time.
The scene has been cordoned off and a full investigation into this incident is underway. Detectives are appealing for any witnesses, particularly anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Rambling Lane area around the time of the shooting, or anyone with any information, to contact the main police number 295-0011.
Acting Superintendent Tracy Adams - 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 year’s Bermuda Day holiday on Thursday, May 24th.
Our message again this year is to encourage everyone to exercise patience, tolerance, caution and good old fashioned common-sense.