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Witness Appeal: Armed Robbery in Southampton
The police continue to appeal for witnesses to last night’s armed robbery, which saw three men armed with a gun and knives rob the Raynor’s Gas Station in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the reported armed robbery that occurred around 8:40pm Monday, November 4th at Raynor’s... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At Southampton Gas Station
[Updated: Three suspects armed with what is believed to be a gun entered Raynor's Gas Station and demanded money earlier this evening.] At around 8.40pm this evening [Nov 4], police responded to the Middle Road, Southampton area following reports of a robbery involving a weapon at the Raynor’s Gas Station. There is a high police presence in the... Read more of this article
Armed Burglary In Southampton, Two Suspects
[Updated: Police confirm two suspects escaped on a motorcycle after gaining entry into a Southampton residence at about 2.30pm today, with one "brandishing what appeared to be a gun," while the other suspect had a “bladed article."] There was some form of incident this afternoon [Oct 29] in Southampton, which unofficial reports indicate may have been... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery Sentence Reduced On Appeal
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the 16 year sentence handed down to Jaron Roberts was “disproportionate” and reduced it to 11 years. Roberts was convicted of using an imitation firearm to commit a string of robberies which occurred in various parishes including Pembroke, Warwick, and Paget in March 2011. Motorcyclists were accosted and... Read more of this article
Four Men Brandishing Gun Break Into Home
Four men gained entry into a Warwick home last night [Mar 12], with one of the offenders brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. A 31-year-old male occupant was injured and taken to KEMH via ambulance where he was treated and released. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:20pm on Tuesday, March 12th police officers responded to a reported... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Attempted Armed Robbery
Following yesterday’s [Feb 21] attempted armed robbery at the Wok Express in Southampton, the police said they are interested in speaking with potential witnesses, and anyone who may have been in the Riviera Road area around 5:30pm and saw anything suspicious. At approximately 5,30pm last night a man entered the take-out restaurant, brandished... Read more of this article
Attempted Armed Robbery At Wok Express
[Updated] At approximately 5.30pm tonight [Feb 20] there was an attempted armed robbery at a business in Southampton. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines confirmed that a man brandished what appeared to be a gun at the employee, however it is not believed the suspect escaped with any money. There is a heavy police presence in the area as police search... Read more of this article
St David’s MP: Community ‘Outraged’ By Robbery
The St. David’s community are outraged by the recent armed robbery of their local store and they stand as one with the family that owns and operates the store, St David’s MP Lovitta Foggo said. Ms Foggo — who has represented the area since 2007 — said the service provided by the family business is valued by the community, especially... Read more of this article
CCTV Photos Of St David’s Armed Robbery
[Updated] The police have released CCTV images from the armed robbery at the St David’s Variety store on Wednesday night [Feb 6]. The store owner and his daughter were working at the time, and the masked man entered the store at about 9.30pm wielding a gun and demanding cash before escaping on foot. The CCTV image below was released by the police: Second... Read more of this article
Police Continue Armed Robbery Investigation
The police are continuing their investigation into the armed robbery that took place last night [Feb 6], and said an extensive search of the surrounding area was conducted, however the suspect was not located. As Bernews reported last night, the St David’s Variety store was robbed at gunpoint at around 9.30pm, with the masked suspect holding a gun... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At St David’s Variety Store
At approximately 9.30pm this evening [Feb 6] the St David’s Variety store was robbed at gunpoint, with the suspect holding a gun to the owner while demanding money from the cash register. The suspect burst into the store wearing dark clothing and what was described as a ‘hoodie’ and some form of a face mask. The shop owner said he... Read more of this article
Belvin’s Variety Store In Flatts Robbed
[Updated - Police confirm Belvin's was robbed, with the suspect "brandishing a bladed article" at the female employee.] Police attended the Belvin’s Variety store in Flatts some time before midnight last night [Jan 5] to a report of a robbery. We unofficially understand at least one person entered the premises armed with some form of weapon like... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At Flatts Jewellery Store
[Updated - Around 11am a man carrying a gun entered the Link to Link jewellery store in Flatts, stole a large quantity of jewellery store and escaped on the back of a motorcycle] A short while ago this morning [Dec 5] there was an armed robbery at a Flatts Store. The police are presently on scene investigating. Details surrounding the incident are... Read more of this article
Three Men Plead Guilty to Armed Burglary
Raymond Kidd, Tristan Burgess and Olicie Morgan pleaded guilty in Supreme Court earlier today [Sept 21] to a series of offences, including aggravated burglary while armed with a firearm, assault with intent to commit robbery and the taking of two motor cycles without consent of the owners. Raymond Kidd plead guilty to a series of charges including sexual... Read more of this article
Court Grants Detention Order For Two Suspects
Two men suspected to be involved with an alleged armed home invasion earlier this week were this afternoon [July 27] ordered to be held in detention for additional time, even though they have not been charged with any offence and have been held in police custody for more than 72 hours. The Court also ordered that no details that would enable identification of... Read more of this article
Police: Concern Regarding Imitation Gun Incidents
The police have expressed their concern about incidents where imitation guns and air pistols have been brandished saying that “firearms officers are prepared for a range of critical situations but they cannot be expected to distinguish between a real and an imitation firearm during an incident.” A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
