Tue, 2014-09-23

At last check the 17 year old Warwick male injured in a confirmed firearm incident outside a Riviera Crescent, Southampton residence was in stable condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this shooting resulting in injury is ongoing. Any witnesses, particularly anyone who may have been in the Riviera Crescent, Southampton area around 10pm Monday, September 22nd and observed two individuals on a motorcycle acting suspiciously, should contact the investigating officer Inspector Dave Greenidge at the Serious Crime Unit on telephone number 247-1739 or 247-1185.

Alternatively, persons with information that can assist in bringing the offender(s) to justice can call the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

Robbery on Pitts Bay Road

Around 10:20pm on Monday, September 22nd police received a report of a robbery that took place on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke.

It appears that around 10pm Monday a 38 year old Pembroke woman was walking from the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to her nearby residence when a passing motorcyclist grabbed her handbag, dragging her to the ground.

The offending motorcyclist made good their escape, apparently heading toward the City of Hamilton, with the black handbag containing a quantity of cash and personal items.

The Pembroke woman subsequently received treatment for abrasions to her arm and lower leg at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Inquiries into this reported robbery are ongoing and any witnesses, particularly persons who may have been in the Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke area around 10pm Monday, should contact the Criminal Investigation Unit on telephone number 247-1383 or 247-1429.

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