Handbag snatcher had no licence plate

A 60-year-old woman was treated in hospital after she was mugged on Richmond Road in Pembroke.

A man snatched the woman's handbag before escaping along Ferrars Lane on a black scooter without a licence plate. The woman, from Southampton, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital due to bruising to her right ankle and back.

The suspect was between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in tall and was wearing a black jacket, dark pants and a black helmet with a visor. Police said the date and time of the robbery was unclear but asked any witnesses to call the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.

Addict fined for handbag snatch

A Pembroke man admitted stealing a woman's handbag while she was at a café socialising with friends.

Richard Marshall, 27, of St. John's Road, pleaded guilty to theft when he appeared at Magistrates' Court.

The court heard from Crown counsel Nicole Smith that Marshall targeted victim Cindy Redford on Saturday after she left the bag containing $700 and other valuables unattended.

According to Ms Smith, Marshall snatched Ms Redford's handbag and ran off into Par-la-Ville Park. The victim called the Police who were patrolling the area and officers later found Marshall in the park going through the bag's contents.

Marshall told the court: "I took it cause I needed money." He also apologised for the offence. The defendant told the court that he works at J&G Construction and is a user of heroin and crack cocaine.

He said he was under the influence at the time of the robbery but has since started going to Turning Point Substance Abuse Programme for treatment.

Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner remanded Marshall into custody until December 10 despite hearing his vow not to re-offend and plea: "What about my wife and daughter?"

The Magistrate told the defendant: "You are of no help to them right now."

He ordered pre-sentencing reports.

Cyclist injured after trucks collide

A motorcyclist was hit in the face by flying debris from a tractor trailer after it was struck by another vehicle on Somerset Road in Sandys.

The 43-year-old woman was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for a cut right cheek after the accident near the junction with Morgan Hill. It happened at about 8 a.m. on Monday when the tractor was travelling west with the motorcycle behind.

A large vehicle coming in the opposite direction collided with the trailer but did not stop. The tractor driver, a 27-year-old Paget man, was uninjured.

Police are asking witnesses to call P.c. Melesia Iris at Somerset Police Station on 234-1010 or on the main Police number of 295-0011.

Television stolen from store

A thief burglarised a Queen Street, St. George's business over the weekend taking a 42-inch silver Panasonic TV.

The complainant told officers that sometime between 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9.45 a.m. on Monday, someone gained entry to the premises. Police are investigating this incident.

Burglar takes cash

Cash was taken from a Sunset Close, Pembroke residence on Monday, with the thief getting away with an amount of cash.

Police spoke to the complainant who said sometime between 9 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. someone gained entry to her home while she was away. Inquiries are underway.

Horseshoe Road to be resurfaced

Motorists are being warned that resurfacing work is due to start today and last for about three weeks on Horseshoe Road, Southampton.

Road surfacing crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily and residents are advised to leave their homes before this time to avoid any delays and disturbances. The Ministry also strongly advises non-residents of Horseshoe Road to avoid using this road and seek alternative routes to permit resurfacing crews to complete this project without undue delays.

Woman's handbag snatched

A thief snatched a woman's handbag as she walked along Pitts Bay Road, near the BF&M building, around 8.55 p.m. on Sunday.

According to a Police spokesman, the 32-year-old victim from Smith's struggled with the suspect after he grabbed the bag containing her Nokia cell phone.

He managed to make off with it, running away up Woodbourne Avenue.

The thief has been described as black male, approximately 5'8" tall of medium build, wearing a black jacket, red shirt, dark coloured jeans and a black helmet.

Anyone who can help the Police with their inquiries should call Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.

Kiwanis to host grief management seminar

The Kiwanis Club of St. George's is holding a service for people dealing with grief over the festive period.

It will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Ebenezer Methodist Church on York Street in St George's and will feature a session from funeral director Doreen Williams-James, who is experienced in counselling bereaved families.

Club president Scarlett Pottinger said many people have feelings of grief at this time of year due to the loss of a loved one or job, divorce or other factors. "It was felt that this would be an ideal time to hold such a service for the benefit of those of the Christian faith, as it is widely believed that this time of year seems to exacerbate feelings of grief," she said.

BAMZ's US charity changes its name

The US-incorporated support charity for the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo has changed its name to better promote research and education initiatives.

At its annual meeting in New York, the Atlantic Conservation Partnership, formerly Friends of the Bermuda Aquarium, pledged to continue its efforts.

Like its sister charity, the locally-registered Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS), it supports development, education and research initiatives