Wed, 2010-05-05

Around 8:55pm on Wednesday, Police received a report of a robbery at the Boaz Island Shell gas station in Sandys parish. Details about what occurred are unclear at this time; however it appears that two unknown men entered the gas station, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and the other brandishing a bladed article. They stole a quantity of cash before making good their escape. There were no reported injuries. The suspects are described as brown skinned, 5’7” tall of slim build; one wearing a tan coloured long sleeve shirt and red pants, the other wearing all black clothing (including a black long sleeve T-shirt). Both suspects are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s. Inquiries into this incident are 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 or the independent 24 hour confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

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