Suspected Burglars Arrested in Paget - As a result of a vigilant resident reporting suspicious activity in their neighbouhood, two men, a 39 year old Sandys man and a 36 year old Pembroke man were arrested on suspicion of burglary in the Berry Hill Road, Paget area around 10pm Wednesday February 1st. Both men remain in police custody pending further inquiries.

The Bermuda Police Service continues to encourage members of the public to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to the police by contacting 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity. The public is reminded that receiving stolen property is an offence punishable under the law.

Collision - Around 7:30pm on Monday, January 30th police and first responders attended a reported collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Southcote Road involving a motorcycle and an auxiliary cycle. It appears that both vehicles were travelling along South Road when they collided. The rider and pillion passenger of the auxiliary cycle, a 34 year old Devonshire man and a 31 year old Devonshire woman respectively as well as the rider of the motorcycle, a 60 year old Pembroke man, were injured.

Collisions - Around 6:55am on Monday January 30th, police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on St. Anne’s Road in Southampton. It appears that a car was travelling along St. Anne’s Road when it went over an embankment and collided with a house in the area. Both the home and the car were damaged. The driver, a 28 year old Southampton woman was not injured. Inquiries into the incident are underway.

Road Safety Advisory - The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind motorcycle riders that when possible, they should secure their personal belongings in the compartment under the seat of the motorcycle or in a locked basket. In addition, all road users are advised to be aware of their surroundings when travelling throughout the Island, particularly at night. Motorists are encouraged to be vigilant for any suspicious activity or individuals while traveling on the Island’s roads and road users that encounter any suspicious activity are encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity or 911 in an emergency.

Attempted Robbery - Around 8:30pm on Wednesday January 25th, police on mobile patrol along Harbour Road were alerted to an attempted robbery in the area of Valley Road in Paget. It appears that a 29 year old Southampton woman was riding a motorcycle along Harbour Road when two unknown men on another motorcycle rode alongside her. The pillion passenger reportedly got off the suspects’ motorcycle and accosted the victim. A struggle ensued, with the assailant attempting to take the woman’s handbag. A passing motorist came to the victim’s assistance, chasing the assailant who fled on foot empty handed.

Collision - Around 8am on Wednesday January 25th, Police responded to a reported collision at the junction of South Road and Brighton Hill Road in Devonshire. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along South Road when it collided at the junction with a car that was travelling along Brighton Hill. The rider of the motorcycle, an 18 year old Warwick was injured; however his injuries are not believed to be serious. The driver of the car, a 43 year old Devonshire man was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Collisions - Around 5pm on Monday January 23rd, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision near the junction of Mangrove Bay Road and Ferry Lane in Sandys. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along Mangrove Bay Road when it collided with a sidewalk. The rider, a 66 year old Sandys man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. At last check he was in stable condition on a general ward. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

Impaired Driver - Around 3:30am on Sunday January 22nd, police officers on mobile patrol along Middle Road, Paget noticed a car that was driving in an erratic manner near the junction with Chapel Road. The driver, a 37 year old Warwick man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving as a result. He subsequently failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.

Stolen Vehicle - On Thursday January 19th, police received a report of a vehicle taken without its owner’s consent. It appears that between 12 noon on Friday January 6th and 12 noon on Thursday January 19th a car was taken from outside a Southcote Road, Paget residence. The vehicle is described as a white Mitsubishi Lancer bearing license plate number 18193. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Anyone with information or who may know the whereabouts of this car should contact the main police number on 295-0011.

Burglary Advisory - Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. Recently there have been a number of burglaries which occurred when suspects gained entry by tampering with and/or removing air conditioning units from windows. The public is advised to secure their air conditioning units and make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended.

In addition, the public is reminded to secure their cars by locking all doors and windows before leaving their vehicles unattended as we have received reports of vehicle theft in the eastern parishes.