Mon, 2017-06-26

Detectives continue to appeal for information regarding the confirmed firearm incident that took place early Sunday morning in the Khyber Pass, Warwick area.

In particular, area residents that might have been disturbed by a party that was going on in the Jones Village area just before the non-injury shooting occurred as well as area residents that might have been awake around the time the shots were fired, are asked to contact the investigative team.

Also, any persons that walked through or motorists that travelled along the Khyber Pass, Spice Hill Road area between 3am and 4am the morning of Sunday 25th June that might have seen two men riding a black Scoopy motorcycle with their faces covered – the rider wearing a full face visor helmet and the passenger a scarf acting suspiciously – are encouraged to come forward with any information they may have.

Witnesses or persons with relevant information are urged to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Smith on 717-0864, 247-1739 or email jsmith2@bps.bm.

Alternatively, those that can assist with this investigation are encouraged to call the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

Reports Counterfeit Bermuda $100 Notes Now Circulating

The Bermuda Police Service is now receiving reports of counterfeit Bermuda $100 notes in circulation and reminds businesses and their staff as well as residents to remain vigilant.

Unique security features of the Bermuda $100 note include the flower see-through feature, hibiscus watermark with sailboat highlight and a hidden butterfly image (only visible under ultraviolet light).

Employees are once again advised that if counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the member of staff receiving the fake money should hold on to it, note the description of the individual who tendered it and contact police immediately.

Similarly, members of the public should take a few seconds to examine any money they may receive by performing the ‘look, feel, tilt, check’ test, especially on the larger denominations.

Look – for the oval window in the note in the area of the wide metallic security thread. This window is present in each denomination.

Feel – the unique banknote paper which is crisp and contains raised printing in bold colours. The colours are different on each denomination.

Tilt – the fronts of the Bermuda $20, $50 & $100 banknotes and find the iridescent band, which is a gold stripe across the note with the denominational numeral visible in repeated images within the stripe.

Check – that you can see the map of Bermuda and the letters BMA in the wide metallic security thread when the note is held up to the light. This is the same for each denomination.

Persons who may have unknowingly received counterfeit currency are encouraged to contact the nearest police station at the earliest opportunity to report the matter.

As a reminder it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency; punishable by up to five years in prison – and those caught committing such offences can expect to be prosecuted.

Suspicious circumstances regarding suspected counterfeit currency should be reported directly to detectives at the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

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