Detectives Actively Investigating Recent Commercial Burglary Spree
Detectives are actively investigating 11 reported burglaries and two attempted burglaries at separate service stations, grocery, electronic & jewellery business establishments in various locations across the island. Many of these reported incidents have occurred within the pre-dawn hours, between the hours of 3am and 5:30am, at the following locations:- P-Tech, Reid Street, City of Hamilton (12th April) RUBiS Terceira’s, North Shore Road, Smith’s parish (22nd April) Crawl Hill Esso Tiger Market, Hamilton parish (23rd April) Collector’s Hill Esso Tiger Market, Devonshire (25th April) Sunglass &
Police Continue Keyoshe Robinson Murder Investigation
Keyoshe Robinson was reported missing at 5:10pm on Wednesday 4th May, 2022. He was last seen alive around 10:00pm Tuesday 3rd May, 2022, in the St. George’s town area. On Thursday 5th May 2022, his body was discovered on the shoreline, just off of the 10th hole of the St. Georges Golf Club, where he had been shot and killed. Mr. Robinson was at the time wearing grey sweatpants, a dark coloured sleeveless ‘puffy’ vest and a grey ‘hoodie’ with black rings around the sleeve
Chavelle Dillon-Burgess Murder Investigation Remains Active
The investigation into the murder of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess, has now entered its third year. Chavelle was reported missing by her mother on Thursday, 30th April, 2020, about two weeks before she would have celebrated her 27th birthday. She was reportedly last seen alive on Saturday, 11th April, 2020. While a suspect has been arrested and charged in court in relation to this matter, investigators remain keen on speaking with anyone who may have any knowledge of Chavelle’s whereabouts between the 11th and 30th of April, 2020. It
Common Examples of Anti-social Behaviour
“Anti-social behaviour is a community issue and it’s got to be a community solution, so we must all do our part.” That’s according to Michael Weeks, Bermuda’s Minister of National Security – and it’s hard to disagree with him.
Do Dogs Deter Burglars?
Many people get annoyed with neighbourhood dogs that can seem loud, boisterous, persistent or aggressive. But is there something to be said for those dogs when it comes to home safety? More specifically, do dogs deter burglars?
Historical murder witness appeal
Nine years have passed since the murder of Erin Lee Richardson. Mr. Richardson was shot multiple times outside his residence at 16 Riviera Crescent, Southampton, around 10:45pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2014. He attempted to escape his attackers by running inside his residence, but was unable to do so. Police officers and EMTs attended the scene and administered first-aid to Mr. Richardson who was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. The Bermuda Police Service is once again
Stabbing Incident
Around 3:40 p.m. on Monday 20th March, 2023, police received a report that several males were fighting on Cambridge Road in Somerset. Upon arrival officers observed a male with a stab wound to the back. He was transported via private vehicle to hospital for treatment for his injuries which are not thought to be life threatening. Cambridge Road has been cordoned off whilst enquiries into this matter continue. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact PC Bailey via email, rbailey@bps.bm. You may also call 211, the
Murder investigation Witness Appeal
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is renewing its appeal for information in connection with the murder of Clarke Fox and the attempted murder of Kyari Flood. Mr. Fox was fatally shot and Mr. Flood wounded, three years ago, on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020, in broad daylight on Court Street in Pembroke. The two suspects were on a dark coloured motorcycle. The rider was wearing a light coloured sweat top, blue jeans, multi-coloured sneakers, gloves and a dark coloured full faced helmet. The passenger was wearing a
6 Benefits of Neighbourhood Watch Schemes
Neighbourhood Watch schemes have become instrumental in giving people a sense of control, safety and togetherness. Providing extra ‘eyes and ears’ for a community, these schemes have a number of benefits, from allaying fears to building a community spirit. Read on to find out more. 1. Preventing local crime and disorder Information is the essential ingredient when it comes to neighbourhood watch groups. Whether it’s a concerned community member contacting Crime Stoppers or neighbours spreading the latest on robberies in the area – keeping everyone informed
Do Security Signs Deter Crime?
It’s been proven that displaying security signs can reduce the chances of crime. A study carried out by the Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice (RSCJ) concluded that security signs, which show properties have alarms, greatly affect a criminal’s decision to target a particular property or carry out a crime. So not only would potential intruders move on from their intended target, they aren’t likely to try again nearby instead, leading to lower crime rates in the neighbourhood. What types of crime can be deterred? Crime such
