Second Arrest: 17 Year Old Male in Police Custody for Theft of Handbag

Tue, 2019-08-27

A 17 year old male has been arrested in connection with the theft of a handbag from a 52 year old female Canadian visitor’s rental scooter basket that occurred around 12:15pm Friday, August 23rd in the parking lot at Horseshoe Bay beach, Southampton.

He remains in police custody at this time pending further inquiries.

A 15 year old boy arrested later Friday afternoon in connection with this incident has since been released on police bail.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses are still encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.

Alternatively, confidential tips can be provided by calling the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477, or by visiting the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website www.crimestoppers.bm.

Witness Appeal Regarding Stabbing Incident Outside Beach Bar Continues

A 19 year old woman arrested in connection with the stabbing of an 18 year old Devonshire woman around 12:30am Sunday, August 25th outside the Rum Bum Beach Bar, Horseshoe Bay beach, Southampton remains in police custody at this time.

The appeal continues for anyone with video footage of the stabbing to come forward.

Any information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Witnesses or members of the public with relevant information or video footage of this incident are again encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.

Alternatively, confidential tips can be provided by calling the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477, or by visiting the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website www.crimestoppers.bm.