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Four men were arrested following two separate altercations on Front Street.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance around 2.55am on Saturday, a Police spokesman said.
“On arrival, Police observed an altercation between two males, a 28-year-o...
DATE: Aug 13, 2011
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two teenagers led police on a foot chase through the Arboretum this week as officers investigated a report of a stolen vehicle.
According to a Police spokeswoman, at around 3pm on Thursday officers responded to a report of a stolen motorcycle in the ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda police will be highly visible on land and sea this week as the Island celebrates Cup Match.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes said yesterday that along with high visibility patrols across the Island, a full complement of officers fr...
DATE: Jul 27, 2011
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are reminding the public to secure their doors and windows after a series of homes were burgled.
A quantity of electronic items mostly flat screen televisions and jewellery were taken on Monday.
“We continue to advise the public to remain vigi...
DATE: Jun 17, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are asking members of the public to be alert after several fake $50 bills were received by a Dockyard store.
Chair of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s retail division Paula Clarke said a store in the Clocktower Mall accepted three counterfeit...
DATE: Jun 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A car was extensively damaged after it crashed into a St David’s roundabout this week.
Police attended the collision at the junction of Southside, Cooper’s Island and Pepper Hall Roads around 9.55am on Monday.
“It appears that a car was travelling al...
DATE: Jun 08, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An internet scam cost a local man thousands of dollars and almost cost him his job.
The victim, who asked not to be named, said he was a phone call away from quitting to take his dream job a job he learned at the last moment did not exist.
“Nothing w...
DATE: Jun 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Police Service has issued a public warning following an increase in fake cashier’s and travellers’ cheques.
The typical counterfeit cashier’s cheque found appears to be mailed from the UK and claims to be worth $2,750.
The fake traveller...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
This year’s Bermuda Day came and went without any major incidents or serious injuries, according to the Bermuda Police Service.
A spokesman said yesterday that despite a few “minor disputes,” the holiday passed largely without incident, with officers...
DATE: May 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An early morning fight on Front Street left one man injured and three arrested, but two have since been cautioned and released.
Pictures taken of the area show crowds of people outside a row of popular Hamilton nightspots as the incident took place.
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DATE: May 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
