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November 27 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-11-27
Tonight: Community Awareness Class on Gangs - Tonight’s community class is on Gangs in Bermuda: Signs, Symbols & Tips for Parents and will be held at the Hamilton Police Station, 52 Victoria Street Pembroke, in the Community and Media Relations Room on the ground floor. This free hour long workshop starts at 6pm and will end with light refreshments and a tour of the Hamilton Police Station.
Those planning to attend tonight’s free workshop are encouraged to arrive on time as the community class will start promptly and space is limited.
Read MoreMemorial Service for Police Constable Garth Francis
Mon, 2012-11-26
A memorial service for the late Police Constable Garth Francis is scheduled to be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at the Heritage Worship Centre, Dundonald Street Pembroke.
Members of the public are invited to join with the late police officer’s colleagues in remembering his life and service to Bermuda.
Dignitaries are also expected to be in attendance and as a result minimal traffic interruptions in the area are anticipated prior to and following the memorial service.
November 26 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-11-26
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Smith’s Parish - Around 12:50am on Monday, November 26th police officers responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the Club Road, Smith’s parish area.
While it was forensically confirmed that a firearm was discharged in that area, there were no reported injuries. The scene was secured and an active investigation has commenced into this confirmed firearm incident.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone that may have seen persons acting suspiciously in the Club Road, Smith’s parish area around the time of this confirmed firearm incident to contact police on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Recognition of Community Support in Sandys Search Effort
Sun, 2012-11-25
The Bermuda Police Service and the family of Mr. Dereck Spenser would like to recognize the marine and land search efforts of everyone that assisted officers from the Marine Unit and Underwater Search & Recovery Team since Wednesday, November 21st in the Sandys parish area.
Sudden Death of Mr. Dereck Spenser
Sun, 2012-11-25
Around 9am on Sunday, November 25th a body was found in the waters off Bethell’s Island in Ely’s Harbour, Sandys parish. Police officers immediately responded to the scene and confirmed recovery of the lifeless body, which was subsequently identified as 49 year old Mr. Dereck Spenser, reported missing since Wednesday, November 21st.
An autopsy is anticipated in due course as inquiries continue into the sudden death of Mr. Spenser. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Spenser’s family to assist them at this tragic time.
Update: Search for Mr. Dereck Spenser
Sat, 2012-11-24
Around 9am on Saturday, November 24th the marine and land search for Mr. Dereck Spenser resumed. However, despite all efforts of the assembled volunteers and police personnel, Mr. Spenser was not located. The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank everyone that assisted in today’s search efforts, which were suspended around 4:45pm. Inquiries into the disappearance of Mr. Spenser are ongoing and anyone with any information on his whereabouts or last known movements is encouraged to contact police on 295-0011.
November 23 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-11-23
Members of the Public Assist in Search for Mr. Dereck Spenser - Around 9am Friday, November 23rd the marine search for Mr. Dereck Spenser resumed in the Ely’s Harbour, Sandys parish area. Vessels from the Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit, Bermuda Regiment Boat Troop, Department of Marine and Ports and Department of Environmental Protection Fisheries Section as well as private vessels continued efforts to locate 49 year old Mr. Spenser – who was last seen around 4:30pm Wednesday, November 21st.
In addition, divers assisted with the marine search while police officers and volunteers conducted a foot search of the surrounding area – including islands in Ely’s Harbour and along Wreck Road, where Mr. Spenser’s punt was found unoccupied Thursday morning by marine police.
Marine Search Suspended for Mr. Dereck Spenser
Thu, 2012-11-22
At 4:15pm on Thursday, November 22nd the marine search for Mr. Dereck Spenser was suspended by dive teams in the Ely’s Harbour, Sandys parish area due to low visibility. The marine search is scheduled to resume at 9am Friday, November 23rd.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those members of the maritime community that used their vessels to assist with the initial marine search effort.
Inquiries into the disappearance of Mr. Spenser are ongoing and anyone with any information on his movements since 4:30pm Wednesday, November 21st is urged to contact the police immediately on 295-0011.
November 22 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-11-22
Search Continues for Mr. Dereck Spenser - As the appeal continues for information regarding the whereabouts of 49 year old Dereck Spenser, members of the Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit and the Bermuda Regiment Boat Troop are currently searching the Ely’s Harbour area, where the missing man’s houseboat is located. Bermuda Maritime Operations has also issued a marine broadcast for any vessels in the area to assist in the effort to locate Mr. Spenser.
Mr. Spenser is described as brown skinned, of slim to medium build with close cut hair (grey in the front) and a grey moustache. He was last seen around 4:30pm Wednesday, November 21st.
Missing Person: Dereck Spenser
Thu, 2012-11-22
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49 year old Mr. Dereck Spenser, who was last seen 
about 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon, the 21st November 2012. At that time, he left his place of employment in the Dockyard area, on his motorcycle.
Mr. Spenser lives on a houseboat in Ely’s Harbour and parks his motorcycle adjacent to Robinson’s Marina, Somerset Bridge, Somerset. Mr. Spenser’s motorcycle is parked in its regular position, but the punt that he normally uses to access his houseboat in the harbour is missing and he is not on his houseboat.
Routine enquiries to locate Mr. Spenser have so far been unsuccessful. Anyone with any information as to Mr. Spenser’s whereabouts or his movements since Wednesday afternoon, is urged to contact the police immediately on 295-0011.
