Tue, 2010-09-21

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, September 13th – Monday, September 20th 2010 there were:

• Reported Injury Collisions = 19
• Reported Damage Only Collisions = 27
• Arrests on Suspicion of Impaired Driving = 5
• Vehicles Reported Taken Without Their Owners’ Consent = 9
• Number of vehicles reported stolen by parish: Hamilton parish = 1, Devonshire, 2, Pembroke = 4, Paget =, Warwick = 1 and Southampton = 1.

All of the vehicles removed were either auxiliary cycles or motorcycles. Of the 9 vehicles reported stolen, 2 were subsequently recovered.

Weekend Activity

Over the weekend (Friday, September 17th – Monday, September 20th) there were 2 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and 16 reported burglaries. There were also 11 reported damage only road traffic collisions, 12 reported road traffic collisions resulting in injury and 4 vehicles reported taken without their owners’ consent.

Advisory - Burglaries

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. On Monday there were 13 reported burglaries at non-residential properties. In two of those incidents, quantities of jewelry were taken. Police are appealing for the public to be on the look out for any individuals who may be attempting to sell jewelry at discounted prices. Anyone who may have any information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the main Police number 295-0011.

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