Press Releases
Inquiries Into Armed Robbery at Washington Mall Gold Standard Store [Updated]
Wed, 2020-01-29
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge, Crime Division – At about 9:30am this morning, two men on a motorcycle rode into the 
walkway of Washington Mall from the Church Street entrance.
The cycle travelled south along the pedestrian walkway on the second level of the Mall, and parked inside of the mall just after entering the double sliding doors. The two suspects dismounted the cycle and both of them ran along the second level of the mall and into the Gold Standard premises.
Suspect 1 was carrying what appeared to be a firearm. Suspect 2 then proceeded to break the large display cabinet with a tool that he was carrying in his hand, whilst Suspect 1 emptied another display cabinet. Both suspects placed as many items as they could into bags they were carrying. They then exited Gold Standard, running back to the parked motorcycle. The motorcycle then travelled north on the pedestrian walkway on the second level of the mall, turned right onto Church Street and made good their escape with a quantity of jewellery that was stolen from the premises.
Read MoreReported Armed Robbery at Washington Mall Gold Standard Store [Updated]
Wed, 2020-01-29
Around 9:30am today (Wednesday, January 29th), two men wearing dark coloured clothing and dark coloured helmets with tinted visors rode up to the eastern entrance of the Washington Mall in the City of Hamilton – parked their motorcycle at the entrance, made their way to the Gold Standard store and began smashing the display cases and removing items of jewellery.
During the incident, there were two members of staff inside the business.
Commissioner, Minister of National Security: No Murders In 2019 Joint Statement
Thu, 2020-01-23
Stephen Corbishley, The Commissioner of Police, today advised that 2019 was the first time in over 20 years that no homicides were recorded in 
Bermuda, with the belief that this position could actually be even longer subject to examination of archive crime records.
Commissioner Corbishley stated:
"2019 saw tremendous work by the BPS and the Government’s Anti-Gang Task Force in preventing the risk of serious violence, particularly in regards to gun crime, across the island.
Last year not one life was lost through homicide which is testament to those involved in protecting the public and dealing with small parts of our community who choose to be involved in gang related crime. Additionally, we recorded just 2 firearms related injuries and whilst this is still extremely serious, it pales against the recording of 28 firearms related injuries 10 years ago.
However, tackling this problem is complex and involves significant resources to intervene in tensions and ensure we prevent the supply and use of guns and other weapons.
Additionally, we see increasing numbers of young men want to turn away from crime and there is excellent support from Pastor Bean and others to assist them.
But last year’s position cannot leave to complacency and whilst it is an excellent achievement, the same, if not more effort, needs to continue in order to prevent the senseless loss of any life and instead create pathways for young men involved in gangs, drug dealing and other forms of crime to redirect their lives.
The key for this is to continue a strong partnership between Government, Police and local communities."
Constable Oswin Pereira Dismissed for Gross Misconduct
Tue, 2020-01-21
On Monday the 20th of January, an independent panel determined that Constable Oswin Pereira of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) had used unnecessary force during an arrest in May 2017.
Furthermore, that he breached honesty and integrity demonstrating levels of premeditated behaviours that brought discredit on the BPS which amounted to gross misconduct.
Firearms Warrant Executed at Pembroke Residence
Sat, 2020-01-18
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday January 17th 2020, investigators from the Serious Crime Unit and other Support Teams from the Bermuda Police Service executed a Firearms Warrant at a Pembroke residence.
This warrant was in relation to an ongoing active investigation involving the use of a firearm.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those members of the public who have come forward with information and encourage others to assist the Bermuda Police Service in combatting crime.
Reported Missing Teen: 17 Year Old Ja'da Thomas [Located]
Wed, 2020-01-15
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17 year-old Ja’da Thomas.
Ms. Thomas is described as being five foot, two inches tall, with bright eyes and short black hair worn in a ponytail puff.
She is also said to be of medium build, weighing about 150lbs.
Ms. Thomas was last seen at home by her brother as she was preparing to leave for school at the CedarBridge Academy at around 8:00am yesterday, Tuesday 14th January.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 17 year-old Ja’da Thomas is asked to contact the main police line on 295-0011.
Update: Thursday, January 16th - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Ja’da Thomas.
She has now been located and returned.
Police Recruits & Tutor Constable Come to Assistance of Man in Devonshire
Wed, 2020-01-15
At 4:00pm on Tuesday 14th January, officers on the current Recruit Foundation Course performing their street duties training with a Tutor Constable, were dispatched to a residence in Devonshire to perform a welfare check on a male.
Police ComOps had received an overseas phone call from the UK from a worried friend who had not heard from him in two days.
First Road Fatality for 2020: 16 Year Old Kijani Burgess
Tue, 2020-01-14
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 16 year old Kijani Burgess and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
It has since been confirmed that the teen was riding a 50cc scooter (not a motorcycle as originally stated) east along Somerset Road in Sandys parish behind a taxi, which was also being driven in the same direction in the eastbound lane.
Reported Serious Collision in Sandys Parish [Updated]
Mon, 2020-01-13
Around 4:15pm Monday, January 13th police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Somerset Road in Sandys parish.
Details are limited at this time.
However, it appears that a fire truck, a taxi and a motorcyclist were involved and the rider has been seriously injured.
Two Women in Hospital After Reported Serious Collision in Devonshire
Mon, 2020-01-13
Around 11:25pm Sunday, January 12th a reported serious collision occurred on North Shore Road in Devonshire in the vicinity of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club.
Details remain limited at this time. However, it appears that two vehicles were involved, a 50cc rental scooter and a motorcycle.
