Armed Robbery At Money Shop In Warwick
[Updated] Police have responded to the Warwick area this afternoon [Sept 11] following an armed robbery at the Money Shop in Warwick, which saw two men brandish a firearm and demand money.
Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police responded to a report of an incident that took place at the Money Gram store on Middle Road in Warwick.
“It appears that two men gained entry into the premises and brandished what appeared to be a firearm and made demands of money. They were given an undisclosed amount of money and they left the area.
“At present police are on the scene and an active investigation into the incident is underway. The police are appealing for anyone who may have any information on this incident, or who may have seen anyone in the area of the Money Shop to contact police on 295-0011.”
Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able.
Update 5.37pm: Audio of Mr Caines statement
Mr Caines added that the call came in at around 4.20pm, and said that police are asking for anyone who may have any information on this incident to please contact police on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Update 7.56pm: Shadow Minister of Public Safety Walter Roban said, “We absolutely condemn the robbery at the Money Shop in Warwick today. Bermuda residents are angry and tired of unprovoked acts of violence that are only motivated by fear, greed and irresponsible, selfish behavior.
“The community must maintain a zero tolerance for all violent acts committed by persons who jeopardize the safety and security of all Bermuda’s residence. Our support goes out to the management and staff of the Moneyshop and it is important for all in the community to assist and support them to move beyond this incident to return to a business as usual environment.
“We encourage any witnesses or anyone who might have information to bring the perpetrators to justice, to please cooperate with the authorities.”
Can’t wait for them to open a Gunja Shop.
Money Shop?
There already are “Gunja” shops. They just aren’t regulated. People already are committing armed robberies. They just don’t get reported.
Since you brought cannabis into this unrelated article I’m going to mention that Legal cannabis would give users an alternative access point. Instead of their money going into the hands of gangsters and ultimately used to buy these guns. Sales should be taxed and put back into the system.
May I remind everyone that alcohol has the largest connection to violence and death. Not cannabis. If someone wanted to rob a liquor store nobody would blame the liquor. They’d show compassion for the store owners.
In the time it took you to read this comment approximately 5 tobacco smokers and 3 alcohol users died from related illnesses around the world. Everybody needs to stop focusing on the plant thats not killing us and focus on the items that are.
Now please. Let’s get back to catching the criminals harming our island.
Another sad day for Bermuda!!! The hoodlums seem to be winning and the rest of Bermuda will be the eventual losers unless we start demanding our courts do better with handing out appropriate sentences for these scumbags when they are caught and tried in our courts!! Just witnessed on the news tonight the defendant that was cleared actually stated ” better luck next time “Thankfully my exit plans are complete and can leave at a moments notice!!! Goodluck to all,those that are not prepared!!!
ouch, I didn’t listen to the defendant’s words, but if so that’s a bit messed up… but that’s another matter.
Like Mr. Caines mentioned, it’s a well populated area, and who knows where the perpetrators could have escaped to, but with a preschool, post office and other such institutions in the vicinity, definitely a scary situation. Got to nail these crooks.
You are not a real Bermudan if you want to leave because of hard times. And where you going to go mate? US UK? people there on a regalar plus you got terrorist targeting you. Or maybe you want to be a Canadian and get eaten on a bus while you minding your own business. Where mate where… run from your problems much? There is no place like Bermuda as soon as weed is legal a lot of problems will go away. The more we close the gap things will get better.
You have a higher chance of getting shot / stabbed AND robbed in Bermuda than you do of being eaten on a bus in Canada. You hear about this stuff almost every other day in Bermuda and considering how small the island is, it’s probably affecting people you know. Keep thinking people just get eaten on the bus in Canada buddy.
You can’t be a real _Bermudian_ since you don’t know the correct moniker
Yep, the sentences are an absolute joke. That drunk driving incident a few days ago causing grievous bodily harm and the guy gets off with a $2,000 fine and can’t drive for a few years. Maybe if the penalties were increased to something reasonable people would think twice about breaking the laws.
Bye bye
Ya a## is not gone yet how long have you been leaving already Lol SMT
would you like me to show you the way to the airport
Oh I’m sure the multi million dollar CCTV system will give them hundreds of leads and assure an arrest and conviction…..NOT!!
Why not? There have been several convictions as a result of CCTV evidence in the past few weeks.
Hope they spend it locally!!!
Lets hope yours eventually runs out.
What happened at The Money Shop is ridiculou! The former owner of the late owner of The Money Shop was the kindest woman on earth she would have given or helped anyone. Whoever the dummy was need only have asked her family are the same. They are in my prayers.
@ “You’re not real” I am sure the released defendant is not reading these comments even if he can read why are you talking to him silly?
“They are in my prayers.”
I am looking at the sign to the very left top on the front of the shop.
Mr Caines added that the call came in at around 4.20
Hmmmm…..
Maybe if the place like this store were able to carry arms just like the cowards who robbed them it’ll be a totally different story ..
whos next!