TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19: Police are again urging people to lock up their homes to prevent burglaries.

The call comes after three break-ins yesterday when cash, jewellery and electronic items were stolen.

At about 5.30pm yesterday, Police were called to a home on Ferry Road, in St. George's. It appears that sometime between 8am and 4pm someone gained entry into the home while it was empty and stole cash and jewellery.

Police were also called to a home on Christopher's Close, in Devonshire, at around 7pm after someone broke in, stealing cash and jewellery as well as a BlackBerry phone.

Then they were called at about 8pm to a home on Malabar Close, in Sandys, where someone stole a 26ins Panasonic flat screen TV.

A Police spokesman said: “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. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities or individuals in their neighbourhoods to Police on 295-0011.”

In the week from October 11 to October 18, Police said there were 23 road accidents involving injuries, 31 accidents where vehicles were damaged, four people were arrested for impaired driving and 15 vehicles, including one car, were stolen.