Police telecommunications chief Michael Tucker said the new Police Motorola radio system only requires three antennae, meaning that some of the old sites can be torn down.

"A number of potential antennae sites may have to be returned to Government,'' Mr. Tucker said. "This is more efficient.'' Mr. Tucker said the new system requires only three antennae to give complete coverage to the Island and explained it is more like a cellular system in that each hand unit has an individual frequency unlike a radio system.

MISSING 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL FOUND POL Missing 15-year-old girl found Police have found a teenaged girl after her family reported her missing when she disappeared on the way to school on Thursday morning.

The Bermuda Police Community and Juvenile Service Department last week reported that Renee Williams, 15, was found fit and well on Saturday afternoon and returned to her family home.

Police reminded the public that it was illegal to harbour a child.

OWNER DISCOVERS TYRES SLASHED ON CAR CRM Owner discovers tyres slashed on car A vandal slashed all four tyres of a car parked in Hamilton in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The owner of the white Mitsubishi Lancer parked the car on Court Street, Pembroke, and then hours later returned to find the four flat tyres.

Police yesterday continued to investigate the incident.

They appealed for anyone with information to telephone 295-0011.

BLANKET MISSING AFTER BURGLARY CRM Blanket missing after burglary Police are investigating the burglary of a Pembroke residence after a thief broke in and stole a Japanese blanket on Sunday night.

The culprit broke into the upper apartment on King Street through a bedroom window and snatched the cream coloured blanket which has a floral pattern.

A resident in the apartment disturbed the thief but he managed to escape through the window before he could be properly detained.

He was described as being a short, slim male aged between 28 and 30 with short greasy hair, medium coloured skin and wearing a white jacket and blue jeans.

Police appealed for anyone with information about the crime to telephone 295-0011.

COUPLE SEEK NEW HOME FOR CAT ALS Couple seek new home for cat A couple set to leave the Island have appealed for a good home for their cat.

Katherine Huckle and her husband are set to move from Bermuda to Hong Kong.

And she reluctantly decided their cat, Harry, would be unable to handle the new environment.

Now Ms Huckle wants a new family to take in the two year-old tabby cat before she quits the Island in March.

Harry -- who has been neutered -- was acquired from the Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau in 1997. Ms Huckle said: "I have to find a good home for him -- and the sooner we can find somewhere for him the better as regards getting him settled in.'' She described Harry as "a lively, bold cat who loves to play.'' Ms Huckle added: "He currently lives in a quiet area and so is not used to busy traffic.'' And she said if anyone can find a home for "a cat with character'' they should contact her on 293-4370.

FEWER TICKETS ISSUED IN DECEMBER POL Fewer tickets issued in December Fewer traffic tickets than normal have been issued during a Police crackdown on motorists.

Police are unable to determine if the high profile presence on the roads has helped reduce the number of accidents or offenders. But the offensive is the latest in a series of traffic purges designed to make the roads safer.

Around 300 tickets, including warnings, were handed out during December, compared to a November figure of 328 and an average of 500 tickets per month.

During the second half of the month, Police launched a 24-hour campaign to tackle the danger on the roads -- at the end of a year when 18 people were killed in road accidents.

The current campaign involves a 16-strong motorcycle squad, who are involved in high profile patrols and surveillance operations across the Island.

At the time, Chief Insp. Larry Smith said the aim was to bring a calming influence on some of the "crazy drivers'' and inform people of their bad driving habits.

Government Ministers added their voice to the plea for calm and Opposition Sen. Kim Swan suggested there should be a road safety month to raise awareness of the issue.