Tue, 2010-03-16

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.

During the week of Monday, March 8th – Monday, March 15th 2010 there were:

• Reported Injury Collisions = 11
• Reported Damage Only Collisions = 48
• Arrests on Suspicion of Impaired Driving = 8
• Vehicles Reported Taken Without Their Owners’ Consent = 12
• Number of vehicles reported stolen by parish: St. George’s = 2, Hamilton parish = 2, Smith’s parish = 1, Pembroke = 3, Warwick = 2, Southampton = 1 and Sandys parish = 1.

All of the vehicles removed were either auxiliary cycles or motorcycles. Of the 12 vehicles reported stolen, 1 was subsequently recovered.

Town Hall Meeting for Eastern Parish Residents

Residents of the eastern parishes (Smith’s parish, Hamilton parish & St. George’s) are reminded that a town hall meeting will take place at Francis Patton Primary School tonight (Tuesday, March 16th) starting at 7pm. The forum will discuss the state of affairs in the area for the past six months and attending Police officers will present upcoming policing initiatives for the next six months. Representing the Bermuda Police Service at tonight’s meeting will be Eastern Area Commander Chief Inspector Tracy Adams.

The purpose of these town hall meetings is to allow public feedback and discussion by residents of policing initiatives while emphasizing Police working in partnership with the community.

As outlined in the Bermuda Police Service Policing Plan 2010, citizen focus is high on our agenda. The basis of citizen focus is to obtain a clear understanding of what members of the public want; what matters the most and what is important to individual neighbourhoods and communities.

We look forward to seeing as many eastern parish residents as possible in attendance!

RFC #72 Passing Out Parade

The Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #72 will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17th 2010) at 4pm at Police Headquarters, Prospect Devonshire. All media are encouraged to attend. Members of the public are also invited to attend. 

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys parish

At 6:55am today (Tuesday), Police received a report of a gunshot in the Scott’s Hill Road, Sandys parish area. Police attended the scene and conducted a thorough search of the vicinity. As a result one spent round (bullet) was recovered; however, no one was reported injured. An investigation into this matter is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010, the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8115 or the independent 24 hour confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477. Anonymous tips can also be sent via the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website at www.crimestoppers.bm.

Advisory - Burglaries

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. We are reminding all residents to keep their valuables locked away & out of sight, ideally in a safe. In addition, the serial numbers of all ‘big ticket’ items (such as jewelry & electronics) should be written down and secured in a safe or separate secure location; in the event any of these items are stolen and later recovered, the information can be used to identify them. Finally, residents should make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods of time. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities or individuals in their neighbourhoods to Police on 295-0011.

Burglary

Around 7:25pm on Monday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Spice Hill Road, Warwick residence. The complainants stated that sometime between 6pm and 7pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into their home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

At 4:25pm on Monday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Beaming Hill, Southampton residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 8:20am and 4:20pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into her home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of cash and a quantity of jewelry as well as a Nintendo Wii video game system and five Wii games. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Around 3:45pm on Monday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Forest Hill Drive, Warwick residence. The complainant stated that sometime earlier an unknown culprit gained entry into a downstairs apartment on the premises. The culprit stole a Nintendo Wii video game system, a black electric guitar and a brown acoustic guitar. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

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