Starting December 7th Residents Encouraged to Call 211 or Use BPS Community Portal to Make Reports

Monday, December 07,2020

In light of the recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary starting today, Monday December 7th, 2020. Exceptions include victims of abuse attending a police station to make a report or receive assistance and individuals on bail – who are still required to report to a police station as specified in their bail conditions.

Residents Reminded of Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips

Thursday, December 03,2020

With several thefts of and from vehicles in recent weeks, the Bermuda Police Service is reminding residents of the following vehicle theft prevention tips. Always lock unattended vehicles Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it is to turn your back for a moment and forget your vehicle is unsecured.

Weekend COVID19 Compliance Check Update

Monday, November 23,2020

Assistant Commisioner of Police Mr. Martin Weekes gives an update on weekend COVID19 Regulations compliance checks. “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public and the operators of licensed premises for their compliance with COVID19 Regulations this weekend. Officers visited a large number of Restaurants, Bars and clubs to ensure that the Regulations were being followed and in 90% of cases everything was in order. Advice was given in some cases and in others enforcement action will be taken.

COVID19 Regulations

Saturday, November 21,2020

Assistant Commissioner (Operations) Martin Weekes today said: “The news today from Ministry of Health that a local transmission has occurred with no obvious connection to travel has reminded us all that the pandemic is far from over, even here in Bermuda. The Editorial in today’s Royal Gazette also strongly makes the point that it is up to all of us to work together to keep each other, and in particular the vulnerable, safe from infection.

Desercration of Grave

Saturday, November 21,2020

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of several videos circulating on social media showing individuals desecrating a grave at a centrally located cemetery. This vile and disrespectful act, is strongly condemned by the Bermuda Police Service, and we are looking to bring the perpetrator/s to justice.We would also ask that members of the public who my receive these videos, think of the families and love ones of the deceased and refrain from sharing or forwarding them.

Firearm and Ammunition Recovered

Thursday, November 12,2020

The Bermuda Police Service is able to report that a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered during an operation this past weekend. The operation involved several units within the BPS, with warrants executed at multiple locations in the central parishes, in relation to a number of ongoing investigations It was during the execution of a warrant at a property on Elliot Street, Pembroke, that the firearm and ammunition were recovered. The firearm is to be forensically examined to determine whether it may have been used in any gun related crimes locally.  Two suspects, a 28-year-old male and a 26-year-old male were subsequently arrested in connection with the recovery of these items. However, that have both been granted police bail, pending further enquiries.

6th Road Traffic Fatality for 2020

Monday, November 09,2020

Bermuda has recorded its 6th road traffic fatality, following a two vehicle collision in Sandy’s Parish. At around 9:24 a.m. today, Sunday 8th November, police received a report of a serious two vehicle traffic collision involving a car and a bike on Somerset Road, Sandy’s in the area of Morgan Hill.  Officers and other first responders attended the scene where they found an eighteen-year-old male motorcycle rider, who had suffered a serious head injury and was unresponsive. He was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead by a medical doctor. Both vehicles were extensively damaged, however, female driver of the car was not injured in the collision. The incident resulted in major traffic delays as the roadway way was closed off while Traffic Collision Investigators and officers from the Forensic Support Unit processed the scene. Anyone with information on this matter is asked to call PC David Ward on 2471504 or 7170540.

Armed Robbery Update

Monday, November 09,2020

The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery, which took place at the Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week. Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Monday, 2nd November, police received a report of a robbery at the Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges. It is alleged that a male brandished a firearm, forced the manager into the store and demanded cash. The suspect is described as 5’ 9” tall, medium built, dressed in blue jeans, a black hoody, black sneakers with a surgical mask covering his face.

Young Man Chased by Others on Another Cycle

Thursday, November 05,2020

The Bermuda Police service (BPS), is aware of a video clip circulating on social media, which depicts a young man on an auxiliary cycle, apparently being chased by individuals on another cycle.  Reports are the incident occurred last Sunday evening on Middle Road, Paget near Belmont. The young man was at the time riding in an easterly direction when the second cycle which was headed in a westerly direction, turned around and began following him.    In the video clip the individuals on the second cycle appear to be trying to intimidate the young man and reports are they followed him until he rode into a driveway. They are said to have then moved on without incident. In his attempts to escape the individuals on the second cycle the young man had cause to ride at a high rate of speed, putting himself and other road users at risk. A report on this incident has been made to the BPS.

Pyramid Scam Alert

Wednesday, November 04,2020

The Bermuda Police Service wishes to once again remind the public to be alert to individuals who may attempt to fraudulently obtain money from you, via what may appear to be legitimate means. In recent times there has been an increase in these schemes disguised as investment opportunities. The latest such scheme encourages individuals to invest in a bitcoin plan with promises of returns of as much as one hundred and thirty thousand dollars after sixty days. This is actually yet another example of a pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes usually entice new investors by offering higher returns than other investment vehicles, usually in the form of short-term returns that are either abnormally high or unusually consistent.

Delivery Driver Accosted

Tuesday, November 03,2020

In light of concerns expressed on social media by members of the public, following media reports on a matter in which a replica firearm and a knife were reportedly brandished during a confrontation against a food service delivery driver, the Bermuda Police Service wishes to provide the following clarification. At approximately 7.50pm on Wednesday 28th October 2020, Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident that occurred at an address on Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton Parish. Police immediately began enquires into the matter.   At approximately 9.55pm on the same date, a suspect was arrested in connection with this matter. A search of a residence was conducted and items were seized by Police and a second suspect was subsequently arrested.

Armed Robbery at Somer's Supermart

Tuesday, November 03,2020

Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Monday 2nd November, police received a report of a robbery at the Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges. It was reported that a male entered the store, brandished a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect is described as 5’ 9” tall, he was dressed in all black with a black mask covering his face.

38-yr-old Man Critical after Collision

Tuesday, November 03,2020

A 38 year old male is listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, after he sustained serious head injuries in a serious road traffic collision involving three motorcycles. The collision occurred shortly after 7:15 p.m. on Sunday 1st October, on Somerset Road, Sandy’s Parish, in the vicinity of Four Star Pizza. The injured male was attended to at the scene by EMTs and transported to hospital via ambulance. The two other motorcyclists sustained minor injuries. The roadway was closed off as Traffic Collision Investigators and officers from the Forensics Support Unit processed the scene. Anyone with information on this incident, is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.  

Fatal Stabbing in Sandy's Parish

Monday, October 26,2020

Shortly before 2:00 a.m. today, Sunday 25th October, police received a report of a stabbing incident near the junction of Hook and Ladder Lane and Somerset Road, Sandys. Officers responding to the call found a 28-year-old male had been stabbed in the chest and was in and out of consciousness. The officers administered first aid until the arrival of Emergency Services. The injured man was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment to his injuries. He however succumbed to those injuries and was pronounced dead by an on call physician a short time later. No further details will be provided about the deceased until all next of kin have been informed 

Shooting Incident Pembroke Park Lane

Monday, October 26,2020

Police are investigating a firearms incident which left two men with multiple gunshot wounds.  The incident occurred in the  Pembroke Park Lane area of Pembroke Parish at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday 23rd October.  Police received reports of  several gunshots at a nearby residence and upon arrival officers found the two victims, one of whom was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in a police vehicle, the other, via ambulance.  Detective Inspector Kenten Trott of the Serious Crime Unit appealed for calm as he urged anyone with information on this latest shooting to contact police.  Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen a man leave the area on a motorcycle riding east along St . John’s Road shortly after the incident.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Inspector Trott on  717-2345. You may also call the main police number, 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477.

Pyramid Scheme

Monday, October 26,2020

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a pyramid scheme being promoted on the island. The scheme is being touted as a co-operative with meetings to attract investors being held via video communication platforms such as ZOOM.  A Pyramid scheme is a non-sustainable business model that involves promising participants payment or services, primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme, rather than supplying any real investment or sale of products or services to the public. Pyramid schemes usually entice new investors by offering higher returns than other investments, in the form of short-term returns that are either abnormally high or unusually consistent. Perpetuation of the high returns requires an ever-increasing flow of money from new investors to keep the scheme going.

COP Responds to Report Posted on Sexual Assault Stats

Tuesday, October 20,2020

A recent report shared on Facebook suggested that Bermuda sits 5th in the world in relation to offences of rape. The BPS and many other partner agencies in Bermuda are there to support victims of rape and any sexual offence against them. Rape is a horrific crime for anyone to suffer and causes long lasting and often irreparable damage to the victim, beyond the physical act itself.  Additionally, the number of rapes reported to police and other agencies are far fewer than the reality, not least as many victims are afraid to report or find themselves in situations, for example abusive relationships, where such disclosure would lead to further violent and coercive acts being done to them.    However, the article in question is misleading to some degree, as the data relied upon for Bermuda includes ALL sexual offences and not just the act of rape (attempted or otherwise).  Within this category is included acts such as ‘flashing’ (i.e. with no contact to a victim) or ‘groping’ as well as cyber grooming.  All very serious matters but very different in type and victimisation.    The actual numbers of reported sexual assaults in Bermuda, has ranged from approximately 26 to 58 over the past years, noting that one victim can be subject of a number of recorded offences against them. 

Suspicious Packages Wash Up on South Shore Beach

Tuesday, October 20,2020

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that 7 packages containing suspected controlled drugs were seized by police after the items were discovered by a member of the public, floating in the surf just off Southlands Beach at Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday 16th October. Police along with their colleagues from the Coast Guard carried out an exhaustive search of the area, but no other packages were found. The packages are to be forensically examined and the content to be examined to determine whether they contain controlled drugs. Ten such packages have now so far been reported to the police by members of the public, leading to the recovery and seizure of these items. We wish to thank those individuals who have brought these finds to the attention of the police and urge anyone who encounters suspicious packages on beaches or in the nearby waters, to please call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.

5th Road Traffic Fatality for 2020

Tuesday, October 20,2020

At around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, 16th October, police received a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, in the area of Windreach, on Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Upon arrival, officers found a 45-year-old man lying in an unresponsive state on the roadway. The officers immediately began performing CPR until the arrival of the EMTs, who transported the victim via ambulance to King Edward Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by an emergency room doctor at around 12:20 a.m today, Saturday 17th October. Anyone with information on this incident, is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011. This is the island’s fifth road fatality for the year. 

4th Road Traffic Fatality Recorded for 2020

Tuesday, October 20,2020

Bermuda has recorded its fourth road fatality for this year. At around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, 15th October, police responded to a report of a serious two vehicle collision at the junction of Town Hill Road and Harrington Sound Road, Smiths. Information is, a 47-year-old man on a motorcycle collided with a car. The motorcycle rider was thrown from the bike and is reported to have sustained head and chest injuries. He was transported via ambulance to King Edward Hospital for treatment, but sadly, succumbed to his injuries. The 54-year-old female driver of the car, sustained minor injuries including bruising to her face. The area of the collision was cordoned off as Traffic Collision Investigators and the Forensic Support Unit processed the scene.   Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.