Police: Robert Douglas’ Body Found At Beach
[Updated] A body was found on Elbow Beach in Paget this morning [April 28], the police have confirmed.
A police spokesperson said, “At around 9:20am this morning, a member of the public contacted police to report the discovery of what appeared to be a lifeless body on Elbow Beach in Paget. Officers attended the scene and an investigation is now underway.”
Update: Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels said, “Shortly after 9:20 this morning, a member of the public was walking along Elbow Beach in Paget, when he observed an unknown object a short distance away from the staircase, that provides public access to the beach.
“Upon closer inspection he observed what appeared to be a lifeless body. Police were called and attended a short time later.
“Although yet to be medically confirmed, from initial observations, it appears that this is the body of Mr. Robert Douglas, who was last seen at his My Lord’s Bay, Hamilton Parish residence on the afternoon of Tuesday 24th March 2020.
“When Mr. Robert Douglas was reported missing, the BPS under the direction of the Vulnerable Persons Unit formulated extensive plans aimed at relocating Mr. Douglas, by ensuring that the police response was focused, robust and coordinated.
“This included a combination of traditional and social media appeals for sightings, organised search groups, posting of flyers in key locations, use of drones, CCTV and close collaboration with family and other key stakeholders.
“Various departments within The Bermuda Police Service, including the Vulnerable Persons Unit, Roads Policing Unit, Police Support Unit and Gang Unit assisted by the Ex-Police Association, as well as Marine Unit and the Parishes Unit were involved in an exhaustive search.
“The Royal Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Aerial Drone Flyers Association, and of course members of the public, carried out extensive searches of the Eastern, Central and western parishes and the BPS and other agencies were still engaged in this process when news of this morning’s discovery was received.
“The Bermuda Police Service wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to the family, close friends and colleagues of Mr. Douglas at this difficult time.”
