Man Pleads Guilty To 10 Counts Of Burglary
34-year-old Melvin Holdipp pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary and 4 counts of theft and was remanded into custody.
A police spokesperson said, “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.
“On 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.”
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