Arrests for Impaired Driving - Police were stationary monitoring Crow Lane in Pembroke at 2:30am on Sunday when they observed a pillion passenger get off a motorcycle without a helmet. This resulted in the officers stopping the motorcycle and it was at this time that they noticed the male rider’s breath smelled of intoxicants. The 31 year old man was arrested and taken to Hamilton Police Station where he was detained after failing the alco-analyser test.
Burglary Advisory - The Bermuda Police Service has noticed a recent increase in burglaries where high value electronic equipment is being taken. We continue to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries by making sure windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods of time. In addition we are encouraging all residents to safely store their valuables out of sight, record serial numbers of all items especially electronic equipment and to take pictures of their possessions so that if they are stolen and later recovered, there is an accurate way of identifying them.
Robbery - Around 2:55am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a robbery. It appears that earlier that morning the victim, a 21 year old Warwick man, was driving a car along Woodlands Road in Pembroke when he was accosted by an unknown man on an orange motorcycle. The motorcyclist brandished a bladed article before making good his escape with the Warwick man’s wallet containing personal items. The victim was not injured. The suspect is believed to be a dark brown skinned male, approximately 5’10” tall wearing a white helmet, black shirt and black pants.
Wanted: Return of ‘No Parking’ Cones - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance to locate several police ‘no parking’ cones scattered throughout the island. The ‘no parking’ cones are used for various events such as the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday road race and parade. Therefore we would greatly appreciate their return – no questions asked.
Attempted Theft - Around 8:45pm on Monday, Police responded to a report of an attempted theft from an unattended vehicle parked on North Street in Pembroke. On arrival officers observed the suspect, a 49 year old man, attempting to gain entry into a parked car and arrested him for the offence. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and a court appearance is anticipated.
Internet Fraud Advisory - Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant regarding internet fraud via online classifieds websites where items can be bought and sold. If the person is not selling locally or if an overseas person requests to purchase items posted on a local online classifieds website be wary, as it may not be legitimate. Residents should not send any monies to unknown persons before receiving the goods.
Burglary Advisory - There have been several reported burglaries throughout the island recently. The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries by making sure windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods of time. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious vehicles, activities or individuals in their neighbourhoods to Police on 295-0011.
Update: Injury RTC Berry Hill Road, Paget Area - Around 4:20pm on Wednesday, Police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of Crow Lane (north round-a-bout) and Berry Hill Road in Paget involving a car and an auxiliary cycle. It appears that the car was negotiating the round-a-bout and the auxiliary cycle was traveling along Crow Lane when the vehicles collided.
Police To Participate In Community Day - The Bermuda Police Service Community Action Teams will be taking part in the Y.E.S. (Youth Exploring Self) community day to be held at Whitney Institute Middle School on Saturday, May 14th 2011.
This event organized by Imagine Bermuda promoting “one goal one community” is scheduled to start at 2pm and end at 9pm.
Weekend Police Activity - Over the weekend there were 7 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Police officers also arrested 30 people for outstanding warrants and conducted 10 liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.