Robbery

Around 3:45am on Saturday, Police attended a reported robbery at the junction of Princess Street and Dundonald Street in Pembroke. On arrival officers spoke with the victim, a 47 year old Pembroke woman, who stated that around 3:30am she was walking to her Princess Street residence from Front Street when she was accosted by an unknown man at the junction of Princess Street & Dundonald Street. The suspect pushed the Pembroke woman to the ground and took her wedding & engagement rings before making good his escape on foot. The suspect is described as a 6’ tall black man. It appears that the victim was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.

Injury RTC

Around 1:05pm on Friday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of Tribe Road #2 and North Shore Road in Devonshire involving two motorcycles. It appears that one motorcycle was traveling west on North Shore Road and the other motorcycle was traveling north on Tribe Road #2 when the vehicles collided at the junction. The rider of the motorcycle traveling north on Tribe Road #2 sustained serious head injuries while the rider of the motorcycle traveling west on North Shore Road, a 28 year old Pembroke man, sustained facial injuries. Both men were taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The Pembroke man is currently on a general ward. The other motorcyclist is currently in the Intensive Care Unit in critical condition. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact PC Claude Jean on 295-0011.

Marine Advisory

The Marine Police are once again urging boat operators to use care and caution whilst operating power crafts in and around areas known to support marine turtle populations. We have received yet another report of a dead turtle, making this the third one in less than a month. Most of the dead turtles found have propeller slashes on their shells and were discovered in and around the Paradise Lakes area; however, this latest one was found floating near Darrell’s Island. Many areas have signs posted warning of a turtle population. All boaters are therefore asked go slow, keep a sharp lookout for any semi-submerged turtles and avoid getting too close to these sea creatures wherever possible.

Media Note

The Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #70 will be held tomorrow, Monday October 20th at 4pm outside Police Headquarters in Prospect. All media are encouraged to attend.