Thu, 2011-08-04

Missing Juvenile: Jonathan Burch-Dacosta - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating17 year old Jonathan Burch-Dacosta who was last seen on Sunday July 31 in the Sandys Parish area. He is described as brown skinned, approximately 5’8” tall of slim build, weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has closely cropped hair, an earring in his right ear, a tattoo of a teardrop under his right eye and a tattoo of a cross on his right arm.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 17 year old Jonathan Burch-Dacosta is encouraged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 295-0011. The public is reminded that harbouring a juvenile is an offence punishable under the law.

Burglary

On Wednesday, August 3rd, Police responded to two cases of theft onboard personal boats in St. George’s Parish. In the first incident, at 8:45 am, Police responded to a report of a stolen engine parts in the Southside Road, St. David’s area. It was ascertained that sometime between midnight and 8:00am, an unknown intruder boarded an unoccupied boat and removed a part of the boat’s engine, valued at $5,000.

Around 9:00am, Police responded to a separate incident in the Kings Square, St. George’s area to a report of stolen personal items from a houseboat. It was ascertained that on Tuesday August 2 between 2:00pm and 3:00 pm, an unknown culprit gained entry onto the boat and stole two fishing rods valued at over $1200. The items were stolen while the houseboat was vacant. Investigations into both matters are ongoing. Anyone with any information about these two incidents is encouraged to contact Police on 295-0011

The Bermuda Police Service is advising the boating public to secure all valuables and personal belongings when leaving your boat. If you have any questions, contact the Police Marine Unit on 295-0011.

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