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Internet Fraud Advisory

Tue, 2010-08-03

The Financial Crime Unit of The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant when making any purchases using the internet.

In the past week the Service has received complaints from members of the public who appear to have been defrauded in such schemes. In two of these cases the victim responded to locally based internet adverts hoping to purchase a puppy from an overseas breeder.

August 3 - Weekly Review

Tue, 2010-08-03

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.

During the week of Monday, July 26th – Monday, August 2nd 2010 there were:

August 2 - Daily Report

Mon, 2010-08-02

Burglary - At 2:35pm on Sunday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Tribe Road #3, Devonshire residence. It appears that sometime between Friday, July 16th and Sunday, August 1st an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while the complainant was overseas; however nothing was reported taken. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

At 8:55am on Sunday, Police received a report of a burglary at Smatt’s Cycle Livery in Southampton. It appears that sometime overnight an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises and stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Reported Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Sun, 2010-08-01

Around 7:40pm on Sunday, Police responded to a reported firearm incident in the Boaz Island, Sandys parish area. Officers attended the area; however at that time nothing was found to substantiate the report. Inquiries at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital revealed that no one has been admitted with gunshot wounds. An investigation into the matter is underway. Any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the main Police number 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

August 1 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2010-08-01

Missing Person Located - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 28 year old Antonio Pacheco of Pembroke. Mr. Pacheco was located by officers at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel safe and well on Saturday.

Burglary

Around 7:55am on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Cemetery Road, Pembroke premises. It appears that an unknown culprit or culprits gained entry into the building overnight.

July 30 - Daily Report

Fri, 2010-07-30

Missing Person - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 28 year old Antonio Pacheco of Pembroke. Mr. Pacheco is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 6’ tall weighing around 190 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an orange shirt, white shorts and brown shoes, with two small earrings in each ear as well as a thin gold chain around his neck. Mr. Pacheco was last seen at The Bistro at The Beach on Front Street in the City of Hamilton around 3am Wednesday, July 28th 2010.

July 28 - Daily Report

Wed, 2010-07-28

Injury RTC - Around 8:55pm on Tuesday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Pomander Road in Paget near the junction with Harbour Road involving a car and a motorcycle. It appears that the car was parked on Pomander Road and the motorcycle was traveling along Pomander Road when the rider, a 25 year old Pembroke man, lost control and collided with the parked car. The Pembroke man sustained head & facial injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check he was in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

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