TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7: One person could be behind a series of burglaries in Pembroke and Devonshire, police said this evening.

According to a Police spokesman:?“It appears that recent burglaries in the Mount Hill and Mount Langton Crescent area, in Pembroke, and the Friswells Road, Devonshire, area may be linked and a sole culprit may be responsible.

“We believe this same culprit may also be responsible for a recent burglary of a Pembroke guest property where a visitor was slightly injured after confronting an intruder in his guest room.”

The suspect is believed to be a light skinned male, approximately 5ft 9in to 6ft and of slim build. He may be in his late teens or early 20s.

The spokesman added that police ”have been actively working” to put burglars before the courts.

“Currently a 27-year-old man is facing burglary charges relating to two Pembroke guest properties while a 17-year-old man faces an attempted burglary charge relating to a Warwick residence. In addition a 43-year-old man has also appeared in court recently to face attempted burglary charges relating to two Devonshire residences.

The spokesman added:?“The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. All residents should make sure windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods of time.

“Also, before retiring to bed at night all windows and doors should be locked with any valuables secured out of sight.”