Handbag Snatch, Windows Smashed, Burglaries
The police have responded to a number of incidents including a handbag snatch on Pitts Bay Road, a pendant snatch in Hamilton Parish, and windows being smashed at two St George’s businesses, with several items of jewelry being stolen.
Pendant Snatch In Hamilton Parish
A police spokesperson said, “At around 3:00pm June 1st police received a report of an incident that took place in Hamilton Parish.
“It appears that a 61 year-old male victim was travelling on North Shore Road near the junction with Trinity Church Road, when and unknown male approached him and attempted to snatch the victims chain.
“The suspect was only able to take the pendant from the chain before riding off onto Trinity Church Road.
“Police later spotted the same motorcycle in the Curving Avenue Pembroke area and a high speed chase ensued, however the suspect managed to elude police on foot after crashing the cycle.
“The suspect was described as a 5’10″ male, wearing white shirt, dark colored jeans and white helmet. See below for image of pendant.”
Handbag Snatch On Pitts Bay Road
“Meantime, at around 10:00pm on 2nd June, police were dispatched to Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, to a report of a handbag snatch.
“It was reported that two women were sitting in the area near BF&M Insurance Company when an unknown male rode by on a motorcycle and grabbed one of the women’s handbag.
“The second woman then attempted to stop the suspect and as a result she received minor injuries in the process.
“The suspect left the area traveling west along Pitts Bay Road. The suspect was described as being a tall, dark skinned male.
“Police are appealing to anyone who may have information on these incidents to call the Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011
Windows Smashed At St George’s Businesses
“Shortly after 4:00am this morning [03-Jun] police responded to a report of an alarm activation at Vera P Card store in St. George’s.
“Upon police arrival, it was discovered that a window to the business had been smashed as well as three windows at the neighboring David Rose Jewelry store. Several items of jewelry were removed from the store window.
“Police are appealing to anyone who may have information on these incidents to call the Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
Upsurge in Reported Residential Burglaries
“The Bermuda Police Service is presently experiencing upsurge in reported residential burglaries in the Devonshire and Hamilton Parish areas, in particular Margarita Lane, Poinciana Estate, Palmvale Close Devonshire, and Kitty’s Lane, Abbot’s Cliff and Cottage Hill Hamilton Parish.
“We are advising the public to secure your property; lock all windows, doors, and secure air conditioning units. Please ensure all valuables are in a safe or safety deposit box as jewelry and electronics have been the main items stolen.
“Also, we are strongly suggesting that home owners take pictures of all valuables and record all serial numbers of electronic goods, in the event they are stolen and recovered those goods can be identified.
“We are also asking for the public to keep an eye on individuals that are acting suspiciously in neighborhoods, as most of the recent burglaries have taken place during the day whilst occupants are at work.”
The calm before the storm. The summer weather always brings the roaches out.
Was the violent criminal black, white, portugese, chinese, hmmm? why do we never ever ever hear the most important and defining aspects of their description, time and time again?! In no other country on earth would you find such profound lack of description.
Can you imagine? ….
“NYPD here. We are on the lookout for a dangerous suspect. Description is male, tall. Keep an eye out for him.” Later on NBC New York News that evening we hear, “The NYPD have arrested 250,000 suspects matching the description given earlier.”
are people afraid to describe people for some particular reason? what is more important, that odd fear or knowing who the heck is attacking people?!
They can only give you the description that they were given. Did it ever occur to you that the poor victim may not have been able to see what color skin the attacker had? And what does Portuguese look like?
quite interesting – and all government want is an airport ( do not know what to say ) but quite interesting – we are the laughing stock of the world ………. sooooo sad go government – go people of bermuda – be careful what you wish for
Help my people! You said you would.
The scum that is bred on this island smmh
Pretty sure this is a world wide problem. *The scum that is bred in this world”
Really … It’s just life. Nothing can ever stop all.. Might make people think twice about s***, and good for them.
Sadly, this will definitely be a problem that will never be solved. Let’s just hope and pray for their sake, that no one ever attempts to break into my home!
So tell my again why we don’t have police in St. George’s round the clock? And what is all this CCTV for ? Ridiculous
Bermuda, we do not have a serious crime problem…. it is only a few low life who do not want to work !!!! so they take the easy way out and steal, and snatch hand bags and what ever….but the opposition party will say it is because they can not get a job !!!! these loosers do not want a job…on another note listening to the House of Assembley today, my God Rolfe, you do not need to shout to get your point across.
Most likely each crime took less than 5 minutes to commit, a handbag snatch took less than 7 seconds. I can,t say much about CCTV, offenders will hear the police coming. If the police have to leave Southside, its about a 2 minute race to the town of st george,s. If the police are further west says shelly bay, then the response is a bit longer if they are not already handl ing other matters. Also there may be a look out that will call ahead to warn of the police coming, then there are escape routes..golf course, cut road. So there are certain factors that play out, that we the public are not always aware of. I totally agree at least one unit with two police offi cers should be visible moving about the immediate business area, not going off to wellington to deal with a noisy party.