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Advisory

Sun, 2005-05-22

Police are reporting a dramatic decrease in incidents of breaking and entering over the weekend with only 5 reported incidents. This can be attributed to a team of officers that were tasked with targeting some of the serial offenders that have been targeting homes and business in and around Bermuda. We are still reminding residents to lock and secure their dwellings at all times.

Arrest

Sat, 2005-05-21

Police were on mobile patrol around 1:50am Saturday on North Shore Road in Devonshire, when officers came upon a driver of a car acting suspiciously. The car was stopped and officers noticed that two males were in the car. It was at that point the occupants of the car were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Attempted Robbery

Thu, 2005-05-19

Around 11:25pm on Thursday, Police attended a report of an attempted robbery on Parsons Road in Pembroke. On arrival officers spoke with the victim, a 24 year old Pembroke man, who stated that around 11:15pm he was parking his motorcycle outside his Parsons Road residence when he was approached from behind by a man who gripped him by the hands and demanded money.

Injury RTC

Thu, 2005-05-19

Around 10:55pm on Thursday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Cedar Hill in Warwick involving a pedestrian and a bus. Details about the incident are unclear; however, it appears the 47 year old Southampton man attempted to flag down the bus when it collided with his hand.

Breaking & Entering

Wed, 2005-05-18

Around 12:15pm on Wednesday, Police attended a reported breaking and entering at a Garthowen Road, Devonshire residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainant who stated that sometime between 8:30am and 12 noon, someone gained entry into his home, stealing several items of jewelry and approximately U.S. $500 in cash.

Assault/Attempted Robbery

Tue, 2005-05-17

At 10:30pm on Tuesday, Police attended a reported assault/attempted robbery on Pitt’s Bay Road in Pembroke. The victim, a 26 year old Pembroke man, stated he was walking west along Pitt’s Bay Road in the area of Smatt’s Cycle Livery when he was assaulted from behind by two men. The victim was struck in the back of the head, causing him to fall to the ground.

Breaking & Entering

Mon, 2005-05-16

Around 12:25 this morning, Police attended a reported breaking and entering at a Rose Hill Drive, Sandy’s parish residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainant who stated that around midnight she heard a noise in the living room. When she went to investigate she found an unknown man in her house and confronted him.

Fatal RTC

Sun, 2005-05-15

Around 7:35 this morning, Police attended a reported fatal road traffic collision on Zuill’s Park Road in Smith’s parish. Details about the incident are unclear; however it appears that a motorcycle collided with a truck. The deceased (who was riding the motorcycle) is a 26 year old man. No further details will be released until the next of kin are notified.

Fatal RTC

Sun, 2005-05-15

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Ronald Christopher of Warwick. Mr. Christopher (motorcyclist) sustained serious head injuries in a three vehicle road traffic collision involving two motorcycles and a truck at the junction of South Road and Zuill’s Park Road in Smith’s parish.

Medical Emergency

Sat, 2005-05-14

At 10 this morning, Police attended a reported medical emergency at the Bermuda International Airport. It appears that a male passenger on board American Airlines flight #1019 from Boston, Massachusetts (USA) to San Juan, Puerto Rico experienced heart problems while en route. The plane was subsequently diverted to Bermuda.

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