Attempted Robbery - Around 8:30pm on Wednesday January 25th, police on mobile patrol along Harbour Road were alerted to an attempted robbery in the area of Valley Road in Paget. It appears that a 29 year old Southampton woman was riding a motorcycle along Harbour Road when two unknown men on another motorcycle rode alongside her. The pillion passenger reportedly got off the suspects’ motorcycle and accosted the victim. A struggle ensued, with the assailant attempting to take the woman’s handbag. A passing motorist came to the victim’s assistance, chasing the assailant who fled on foot empty handed.
Collision - Around 8am on Wednesday January 25th, Police responded to a reported collision at the junction of South Road and Brighton Hill Road in Devonshire. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along South Road when it collided at the junction with a car that was travelling along Brighton Hill. The rider of the motorcycle, an 18 year old Warwick was injured; however his injuries are not believed to be serious. The driver of the car, a 43 year old Devonshire man was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Collisions - Around 5pm on Monday January 23rd, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision near the junction of Mangrove Bay Road and Ferry Lane in Sandys. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along Mangrove Bay Road when it collided with a sidewalk. The rider, a 66 year old Sandys man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. At last check he was in stable condition on a general ward. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Impaired Driver - Around 3:30am on Sunday January 22nd, police officers on mobile patrol along Middle Road, Paget noticed a car that was driving in an erratic manner near the junction with Chapel Road. The driver, a 37 year old Warwick man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving as a result. He subsequently failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Stolen Vehicle - On Thursday January 19th, police received a report of a vehicle taken without its owner’s consent. It appears that between 12 noon on Friday January 6th and 12 noon on Thursday January 19th a car was taken from outside a Southcote Road, Paget residence. The vehicle is described as a white Mitsubishi Lancer bearing license plate number 18193. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Anyone with information or who may know the whereabouts of this car should contact the main police number on 295-0011.
Burglary Advisory - Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. Recently there have been a number of burglaries which occurred when suspects gained entry by tampering with and/or removing air conditioning units from windows. The public is advised to secure their air conditioning units and make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended.
In addition, the public is reminded to secure their cars by locking all doors and windows before leaving their vehicles unattended as we have received reports of vehicle theft in the eastern parishes.
Collision - Around 5:40pm on Tuesday January 17th, police received a report of a collision. It appears that a truck was travelling along North Shore Road, Pembroke when a collision occurred with a pedestrian near the junction with Church Lane. The victim, a 12 year old Pembroke boy was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance and treated for his injuries. He is currently in stable condition on a general ward. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Officers have already received reports from several people who were in the area at the time and encourage any other witnesses to contact PC Emmerson Donald on 295-0011.
Missing Teen: Santina Harvey Found - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 17 year old Santina Harvey. She has returned safe and well.
Burglary
Around 9:40pm on Sunday, January 15th police responded to an incident at a Friswells Lane, Pembroke residence. It appears that at least two men gained entry into the home, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The intruders searched the interior before making good their escape empty handed. None of the occupants were injured.
Impaired Drivers - Around 3:15am on Saturday January 14th, police officers on mobile patrol along North Shore Road, Pembroke noticed a car that had collided with a wall near the junction with Langton Hill. Officers approached the car and spoke to the driver who appeared to be intoxicated. As a result, the 45 year old Devonshire man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of impaired driving. There were no reported injuries. The car was damaged and later towed away from the scene. The Devonshire man subsequently failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Collisions - Around 5pm on Wednesday January 11th, police and first responders attended a reported collision in the area of Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction with Morgan Road. It appears that a car and a motorcycle were travelling along Middle Road when they collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 40 year old Southampton man, was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. However, his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. The driver of the car, a 55 year old Devonshire man was not injured. Both vehicles were extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.