Public Advisory
Secret Shopper Scam
Thu, 2020-03-26
It appears the so called “mystery shopper” scam has resurfaced and the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public to be on the look-out.
Read MoreBPS & RBR to Conduct Community Advisory Points
Mon, 2020-03-23
The Public Health (COVID-19) Regulations 2020 give powers to put in place restrictions and requirements on all travelers who have been placed on isolation and/or active monitoring.
To that end, Martin Weekes, Assistant Commissioner of Police Stated:
"The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), will be working with their colleagues in the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR), on methods to enforce these regulations, as we seek to suppress the transfer of the COVID-19 virus through the control of unnecessary social movement and influencing of social distancing.
This is also in keeping with the requirements of the Quarantine Act to mitigate the risk presented by individuals / groups.
As such, Officers from departments across the BPS, will be deployed in conjunction with RBR personnel.
There will be seven initial static Community Advisory Points deployed at key locations across the island. Drivers will be stopped and they, along with any occupants of their vehicle, checked against a list of those who have been issued restrictions by the Health Dept.
Any persons who appear on the list and have no valid reason for being on the road, will be instructed to return to their residence and to follow the requirements that have been issued to them by the Health Department. Their
names will be taken and communicated to the Health Department for further actions to be taken.
BPS COVID-19 Public Guidance
Thu, 2020-03-19
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise members of the public, that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be implementing certain precautionary measures in
keeping with government guidelines.
This is to ensure that we continue to provide a high standard of service to the community whilst at the same time, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all BPS staff.
Please Use 911 for all emergencies.
We ask that you do not visit police stations to make a report unless the matter is of a serious nature. We urge you instead to call our main line, 295-0011, and you will be forwarded on to the relevant department.
Hand sanitizer stations will be available at the entrances of all police stations. We ask that you use them upon entering the station.
We will regularly disinfect doors and countertops at police stations to help avoid contamination.
If the situation warrants that an officer comes to your residence, we urge you to inform the officer you speak with on the phone, whether:
• Any occupant has been diagnosed as having Covid 19
• Any occupant has recently returned from overseas travel
• Any occupant has displayed symptoms of cold or flu
Missing Person Allan Power
Fri, 2020-03-06
The Bermuda Police Service is also seeking the public’s assistance in locating 66 year old Allan Power.
Mr. Power was last seen at around 4:00 pm on Tuesday March 3rd, at Granaway Heights Southampton,
Mr. Power is described as a white Latin male with a tanned complexion, of slim build, 5’ 10” tall, with shoulder length grey hair and speaks with a Spanish accent.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Allan Power, is asked to contact the main police number on 295-0011.
Missing Person Jane Smith
Fri, 2020-03-06
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 28 year old Jane Smith, also known as Lauren Woodhead or Lauren Aitken.
Miss Smith was last seen at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, at around 12:10 pm, on Wednesday 4th March.
Miss Smith is described as being very thin, 5’ 9” tall, with light brown shoulder length hair and speaks with a strong British accent.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jane Smith, also known as Lauren Woodhead or Lauren Aitken, is asked to contact the main police number, 295-0011
One Week Later: 14 Year Old Destiny Winters Still Unaccounted For [Located]
Fri, 2020-01-17
The Bermuda Police Service renews the appeal for information on the whereabouts of 14 year old Destiny Winters.
The 14 year old CedarBridge Academy student is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds with dyed black short, curly hair.
Destiny was last seen wearing a black rain jacket, shorts as well as black Nike sneakers.
The teen has been unaccounted for since last Friday evening (January 10th), after leaving her designated Government Care Facility without permission.
She is known to frequent locations in Pembroke including Fentons Drive, Parsons Road, St. Augustine Hill, Middletown, One Way Deepdale and The Glebe Road.
However, a recent sighting of Destiny was reported in the Flatts Village area Tuesday, January 14th around 12 noon. Apparently she was with an unknown male at the time.
Police officers continue their efforts to locate her.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 14 year old Destiny Winters is asked to call police on 295-0011 or her designated Government Care Facility on 292-3699.
Registered Owners Invited to Collect Their Vehicles From BPS Impound
Wed, 2020-01-15
Our vehicle impound yard is currently full!
A list of the vehicles was posted in The Official Gazette on Monday, December 16th 2019 & again on Monday, January 6th 2020.
Direct link: https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/egazette_documents/BPS-Vehicle-Impound-List%20May-1-2019.pdf.
If not collected by the registered owners, the listed vehicles are scheduled to be disposed of on Tuesday, February 4th 2020.
Advisory: Counterfeit Bermuda $50 Notes Currently in Circulation
Fri, 2018-08-31
Residents and businesses are advised to be vigilant for counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes currently in circulation, bearing serial number A/I 509979 and A/I 441162.
This week alone – after the arrest of two men – police have seized 35 fake Bermuda $50 notes, which are easily identifiable by their low quality and having the ‘Longtail’ portrait on both sides of the note.
Additionally, each note is poorly cut and contains none of the official security features, such as the hibiscus watermark or metallic thread.
Renewed Online Fraud Advisory: Business E-mail Compromise Scam
Fri, 2018-07-13
The Bermuda Police Service continues to encourage all companies to robustly review their business processes to guard against the well-known scam referred to as the ‘Business E-mail Compromise’ (BEC), or ‘CEO fraud.’
The aim of this type of cyber-crime is to trick people into transferring money to unknown persons pretending to be legitimate businesses or specific business contacts.
Reminder: Traffic Diversions, Parking Restrictions for Harbour Nights
Tue, 2018-05-15
The motoring public is reminded that the typical traffic diversions and parking restrictions remain in effect for this year’s weekly Harbour Nights in the City of Hamilton, which started on Thursday, April 26th and ends on Wednesday, August 29th.
The usual Wednesday evening traffic diversions (closed to vehicular traffic from 6:15pm until 11pm) include a section of Front Street between Court Street and Queen Street as well as a section of Burnaby Street between Reid Street and Front Street – while the usual Wednesday evening restricted parking areas (no parking from 4pm until 11pm) are on Front Street between Court Street and Queen Street as well as Burnaby Street between Reid Street and Front Street.
