Disturbance

Around 3:20 this morning, Police attended a reported disturbance near the junction of Reid Street and Spurling Hill in Pembroke. On arrival officers observed a group of women in the middle of the road arguing and fighting with each other. However, once the women noticed the Police presence, most of them quickly dispersed and left the area. Those remaining were spoken to by officers; however, they declined to divulge any information and promptly left the area as well.

At 8pm on Wednesday, Police attended a reported disturbance at the junction of Parliament Street and Victoria Street in Pembroke. On arrival officers spoke with several teenage girls who were involved in a verbal dispute. The young women indicated that no physical altercation had taken place between them. In light of this, officers advised the teenagers about their behaviour and the young women then went their separate ways.

Robbery

Around 10:05am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a robbery on North Shore Road in Pembroke near the junction with Band Room Lane. It appears that the victim, a 15 year old young man from Pembroke was walking in the area when he was approached by two men on a motorcycle. The passenger got off the cycle and approached the teenager brandishing a bladed article. The suspect took a gold chain and bracelet from the victim before getting back on the grey & green Honda Scoopy and making good his escape with the rider traveling west on North Shore Road. The 15 year old from Pembroke was not injured. The suspects are described as two men wearing white T-shirts, dark coloured jeans and black Nolan helmets with dark tinted visors. Both men were approximately 6’2” tall while the rider was described as dark skinned. Inquiries are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about this incident to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.

Advisory – Counterfeit Currency

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes currently being passed at various island establishments. Four such notes were recently seized from a St. George’s business. We are once again reminding the public, especially those working in retail businesses and liquor licensed premises, to be vigilant for individuals attempting to pass counterfeit currency. Genuine Bermuda notes can be distinguished from fake notes by looking for the ‘tuna fish’ watermark, the security strip or the ‘silver ship.’ Anyone with any information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Fraud Unit on 295-0011.

Arrests

From 7am Wednesday to 7am Thursday there were 17 individuals arrested for a variety of offences including outstanding warrants, importation of a controlled drug, possession of a controlled drug, wounding, assault, burglary and theft.