Fri, 2011-02-04

Robbery - Around 1:30am on Friday, Police received a report of a robbery on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton. It appears that around 1am the victim, an 18 year old Pembroke woman, was accosted by two men as she attempted to ride off on a motorcycle. The assailants and the victim are apparently known to each other. The Pembroke woman sustained facial injuries; however no weapons were used in the assault. One of the suspects made good his escape on the victim’s motorcycle, license #BF 524. The other suspect, a 25 year old Pembroke man, was subsequently arrested on Front Street in connection with the incident. Inquiries are ongoing by the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of motorcycle license #BF 524 is encouraged to contact the Hamilton Police Station on 295-0011.

Burglary

Around 6:20pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Hayward Drive, St. George’s residence. It appears that sometime between 8:30am and 6pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a laptop computer and a quantity of jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Advisory - Burglaries

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries by making sure windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods of time. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or individuals in their neighbourhoods to Police on 295-0011.

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