Reported Robbery at Food Hub on Angle Street

Thursday, December 07,2023

Around 6:40pm Monday, 4th December 2023, police responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at the Food Hub, on Angle Street, Pembroke. It was reported that two males arrived at the location on a black motorcycle. One of the suspects entered the premises and apparently brandished a firearm to the female staff member. The second suspect waited outside on the motorcycle. A quantity of cash was removed from the cash register and the first suspect left the establishment on the motorcycle with the waiting accomplice. No persons were injured in the incident. The male suspect who entered the premises is described as 6’ 2” in height, skinny, had on dark coloured pants, a dark coloured jacket and a black helmet with a dark coloured visor. The second suspect was described as 5’ 3” in height and wore all black clothing. The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for witnesses or, anyone with information on this incident, to please contact Detective Constable Patrick Jones on 717-2170, 247-1744 or, via e-mail at pjones@bps.bm. You may also call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477, provide the information via the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm or, speak with a police officer you know.

Separate Firearms Warrants: Murder Suspects Arrested & Firearms Seized

Tuesday, December 05,2023

On Friday, December 1st, 2023, police executed a firearms warrant at a Smith’s Parish residence as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Mr. Wilfred Outerbridge Jr. A 26-year-old male was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and items liable for seizure recovered. A second suspect, also a 26-year-old male, who was being sought in connection with the murder of Mr. Ourterbridge, was arrested when police officers assisted by the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard, intercepted a vessel in Bermuda’s waters, shortly after 12:30 p.m. on the same day. Both men were transported to the Hamilton Police Station where they were processed and detained. They were subsequently bailed pending further investigations. Wilfred Outerbridge, a father of three, was shot while at his Railway Trail, Warwick, residence, around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st. He later succumbed to his injuries at hospital. On Saturday, Decmember 2nd, police executed a firearms warrant at a location in St. George. Two firearms were recovered, along with several rounds of ammunition, a quantity of suspected controlled drugs and an amount of cash. A 28-year-old male has been arrested and bailed in relation to the seizure of these items. Anyone with information on the murder of Wilfred Outerbridge Jr or, the items recovered during the operation on Saturday, December 2nd, is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Odessa Philip on 717-2193 or, by e-mail at ophilip@bps.bm. You may also share the information with a police officer you know or, via the Community Reporting Portal at https://portal.police.bm. Alternatively, call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Inquiries Underway After Man Found With Multiple Stab Wounds

Monday, December 04,2023

Around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, police were dispatched to a residence on East Shore Road, Sandys Parish, following a report of a male prowler. Upon arrival at the location, officers found a 39-year-old male with multiple stab wounds about the body. He was conscious and breathing. Emergency services were immediately notified. EMTs attended and conveyed the injured man via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where at last check, he continued to receive treatment for his injuries. It is believed the victim may have sustained his injuries at another location and was seeking to avoid his attackers when he was seen by residents of East Shore Road who thought he was a prowler and called police. This matter is now under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Timothy Harvey by calling 717-0880 or via email tharvey@bps.bm. You may also share the information with a police officer you’re familiar with or, via the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm. Alternatively, you may call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Man Arrested, Vehicle Impounded After Failing to Stop for Police

Friday, December 01,2023

A SUV driver was arrested for disqualified driving, issued with relevant traffic tickets and has a Magistrates’ Court appearance scheduled in the near future, after leading police officers on a pursuit Wednesday morning (29th November 2023). Minutes before 9am Wednesday, the driver of a silver Honda CR-V turned from Crow Lane on to Lane Hill, Pembroke in contravention of the posted traffic sign. At the time, Bermuda Police Service (BPS) officers were conducting a traffic initiative along Lane Hill. When signalled to stop by a BPS officer, the SUV driver, understood to be a 39-year-old Devonshire man, slowed down but then accelerated away. A pursuit ensued, with police vehicles following the SUV driver through parts of Devonshire, Pembroke and the City of Hamilton. The man eventually stopped in a driveway off Serpentine Road, Pembroke, where he was arrested without further incident. The individual involved has since been released on police bail. A video currently circulating on social media shows some of Wednesday morning’s pursuit. The vehicle involved was impounded and later released to the registered owner.

Operation Moonstone

Friday, December 01,2023

On Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) conducted Operation Moonstone. During the operation led by the Tactical Operations Police Support Unit, assisted by other units within the BPS, officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a Warwick Parish residence. During the course of the ensuing search, officers discovered and seized a quantity of U.S. currency, along with a substantial amount of suspected controlled drug, crack cocaine. A 40-year-old male was arrested in connection with this operation and the investigation into his matter remains ongoing. Acting Inspector,  Khalid Pitcher, of the Tactical Support Unit said: “This successful seizure, effectively disrupted a drug network operating in Bermuda and has contributed to the protection of our community from the harmful impact of illicit drugs.” “The Bermuda Police Service remains committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for all residents.” Members of the public are reminded, should they have any information on criminal activity occurring in a community, please call the main police number, 295-0011, 211, or speak with a police officer whom they may know. You may also provide the information via the Community Reporting Portal at, https://portal.police.bm/. Alternatively, you may also call the independent and confidential Bermuda Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.