Mon, 2009-08-17

Willful Damage/Theft in Smith’s parish - The Bermuda Police Service has received several reports of willful damage/theft involving vehicles parked in the Town Hill Road/Manor House Drive/Harrington Sound Road area of Smith’s parish during the early hours of this morning. It is unclear what, if anything was stolen from the vehicles. Inquiries into these incidents are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the St. George’s Criminal Investigation Unit on 293-2222.

Advisory – Unattended Juveniles & Pets in Vehicles

The Bermuda Police Service would like to urge the motoring public not to leave children or pets unattended inside their vehicles, even for a short period of time. Due to the recent intense summer heat, this is a dangerous practice with potentially deadly consequences. Luckily a similar incident over the weekend did not end in tragedy, thanks to the actions of an off duty Police officer. Anyone who encounters children or pets left unattended in a vehicle is encouraged to contact Police immediately.

Weekend Activity

Over the weekend there were 6 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and 3 reported burglaries. There were also 10 reported damage only road traffic collisions, 6 reported road traffic collisions resulting in injury and 6 vehicles reported taken without their owners’ consent.

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