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Butterfield Bank Bomb Threat
Wed, 2015-08-12
At 9:52 am First Responders attended a report of a bomb threat at Butterfield Bank, Rose Bank Center. As a result the Butterfield Bank instituted their emergency protocols and all bank personnel were detained in safe areas.
The surrounding buildings, HSBC Compass Point, Clarendon House and The TIGER ESSO Station were duly evacuated. The adjoining roads Par La Ville Road, Richmond Road and Church Street were cordoned off.
Read MoreRoad Traffic Collision
Tue, 2015-08-11
Police responded to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Tuesday morning at 3:25am on Malabar Road in Sandys near the entrance to Lefroy House. Details are sketchy at this point but it appears that a motorcycle with a pillion passenger collided with car on Malabar Road.
As a result the rider of the motorcycle and the pillion passenger were taken to the hospital, with the 18 year old female rider being treated for a shoulder injury and the 19 female pillion passengers was also treated for minor cuts and abrasions.
Robbery Report
Mon, 2015-08-10
Police responded to a report of a robbery that took place on Saturday August 8th around 3:45pm. It appears that two men approached a complainant on Reid Street, City of Hamilton near the Vasco De Gama Club and demanded that he hand over his money.
Under duress these men escorted the victim to the HSBC Bank of Bermuda, Reid Street compelling him to withdraw an undisclosed amount of money from the ATM machines located inside of the building.
Press Conference: Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race
Fri, 2015-08-07
Inspector Robert W. Cardwell - The Bermuda Police Service is once again pleased to partner with the Bermuda Power Boat Association to ensure the safety of participants and the boating public for the Round-the-Island Powerboat Race that is scheduled for this coming Sunday – 9th August. The Bermuda Police Service will be working closely with the Bermuda Powerboat Association executive members and their race course Marshalls.
The participants in the race have skills in racing powerboats which they have been rehearsing throughout the season with regular meets at the Ferry Reach. The round-the-island powerboat race offers excitement to the boating public, but it is necessary to ensure that all mariners take steps to assist us with safety.
BPS Welcomes Wendell Ballantyne
Thu, 2015-08-06
The Bermuda Police Service would like to welcome Sergeant Wendell Ballantyne of Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Forensic Unit, who has been seconded to the ranks of the Bermuda Police Service, from August 1st 2015 until August 31st, 2015.
Police Looking to Identify Male involved in Cup Match Sexual Misconduct
Thu, 2015-08-06
Police are continuing the investigation into a report of sexual misconduct that took place at Cup Match and specifically looking for information as to the identity of the male person in the video. We have received no information and no one has come forward to assist us with this information. Family members have however come forward to identify the female, who is a minor. Enquiries continue with a view to identifying the male involved.
BPS Advice to the Public Purchasing Second-Hand Motorcycles
Wed, 2015-08-05
The public are advised that the Bermuda Police Service has noticed an increase of motorcycles being seized that have had engine and frame numbers re-stamped. These re-stamped motorcycles are being purchased unwittingly by members of the public.
There is no reason for any person to remove a factory serial number printed on the frame and engine from a motorcycle and replace it with a re-stamped number, other than to change the identity of the motorcycle usually as a result of it being stolen.
Chain Grabs
Tue, 2015-08-04
Over the past week there were 4 robbery reports involving a male suspect on a motorcycle, riding alongside other motorcycle riders and snatching chains, These crimes were committed during various times of the day in the Paget, Pembroke and Devonshire area, a white motorcycle was used by the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding these robberies are asked to call the Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Update: Cup Match Week End
Mon, 2015-08-03
The Cup Match Holiday Period was a very busy period with a variety of calls for service; however there were no major incidents of note. This is particularly encouraging as there were 15 major events at various venues that saw crowds of thousands over land and water.
We would like to thank our community partners, as well as every member of the public who acted in a responsible manner. Whilst we are encouraged by the actions of most, it was not incident free.
Reported Medical Emergency
Sun, 2015-08-02
Around 10:15pm on Saturday, August 1st first responders were dispatched to a report of an injured woman lying on the ground in the Middle Road, Lukes Pond Road Southampton area.
The 53 year old Southampton resident was taken via ambulance to the hospital, apparently for treatment of head and facial injuries.
