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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Wednesday, December 18,2019
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death of 75 Year Old Elliott Van Putten

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 75 year old Mr. Elliott Van Putten and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Van Putten was found in an unresponsive state by a member of the public around 8:10pm Monday, December 16th inside a public bathroom at the Hamilton Docks, located near the junction of Front Street and Court Street in the City of Hamilton.

Despite lifesaving efforts by responding emergency medical technicians, he was pronounced dead at that location by an on call doctor a short time later.

Foul play is not suspected and a cause of death is being examined.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department