July 12 - Daily Report
Tue, 2011-07-12
Handbag Snatch - Around 3pm on Monday, police attended a reported handbag snatch on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Wilkinson Avenue. It appears that two visitors were riding a rental cycle along North Shore Road when an unknown man on a motorcycle took a bag from the rental cycle’s basket as he rode past. The visitors were not injured. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a black motorcycle with some yellow and red sections. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information, particularly any motorists that may have been traveling along North Shore Road in Hamilton parish between Coney Island Road and Wilkinson Avenue around 2:30pm Monday, to contact PC Anthony Bartley on 295-0011.
Road Safety Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
Burglary Advisory
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 vehicles, activities or individuals in their neighbourhoods to Police on 295-0011.
