Between the 30th of August 2022 and the 11th of October 2022, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) investigated the reported burglaries of several local businesses, namely:

•             Price Rite in Warwick

•             Robin Hood Pub & Restaurant in Pembroke

•             Ocean View Golf Club in Devonshire

•             North Village Community Club in Pembroke, and

•             A-1 MarketPlace Supermarket in Smith’s parish.

An individual was captured on CCTV either entering the premises during daylight hours and or during the hours of darkness, stealing a quantity of alcoholic beverages, hardware tools and a cooler.

As a result of the investigation, this male intruder was apprehended by police, whilst trying to commit another act of a similar nature.

Today (Friday, 14th October 2022), the BPS can confirm that 34-year-old Melvin Holdipp appeared in Magistrates’ Court and pled guilty to 10 counts of burglary and 4 counts of theft, totalling over $5,000 worth of goods – in addition to $1,500 worth of property damage. He was then remanded into custody, pending sentencing.

The Bermuda Police Service wish to thank members of the public for their assistance in these matters.>