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Vehicle Fire
Wednesday, December 30,2009

Around 6:45am today, Police received a report of a fire at the Central Auto Garage on Parsons Road in Pembroke. On arrival Police officers observed four vehicles extensively damaged by fire. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. The vehicles were not operational at the time and were reportedly used for spare parts. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Home Invasion
Wednesday, December 30,2009

Around 12:30am today, Police received a report of a home invasion at a Sylvan Dell Road, Paget residence. It appears that two unknown men forced their way into the home, with one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The occupants of the house, a 42 year old Paget woman, a 30 year old Pembroke woman and a 20 year old Paget man, were not injured. The offenders then made good their escape.

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December 30 - Daily Report
Wednesday, December 30,2009

Burglary - Around 7:30am today, Police received a report of a burglary at a Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s parish residence. The complainant stated that sometime overnight an unknown culprit or culprits gained entry into the home. The culprit(s) stole a 32” Samsung flat screen TV and a Dell laptop computer from the lower apartment as well as a black laptop computer, a Canon digital camera and personal items from the main house. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

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Policing for New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 29,2009

The Bermuda Police Service will have over 100 officers out on patrol throughout the island providing a highly visible presence during the various events scheduled for New Year’s Eve 2009 as well as the first weekend of 2010.

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December 29 - Weekly Review
Tuesday, December 29,2009

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane. During the week of Monday, December 21st – Monday, December 28th 2009 there were:

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December 28 - Daily Report
Monday, December 28,2009

Reported Gunshots - Around 7:05am on Sunday, Police received a report of what were believed to be gunshots in the North Shore Road/Band Room Lane, Pembroke area. Officers attended the scene a short time later and made a thorough search of the vicinity – however, after completing the search and speaking with area residents, nothing was found to substantiate the gunshot reports. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

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December 24 - Daily Report
Thursday, December 24,2009

Burglary - Around 3:40am today, Police were on mobile patrol in St. George’s when they received a report of a burglary at Robertson’s Drug Store. On arrival officers discovered an unknown man inside the premises. The suspect, a 24 year old St. George’s man, attempted to escape but was quickly apprehended inside the building and arrested in connection with the burglary. A 19 year old St. George’s man found acting suspiciously near the drug store was also arrested on an outstanding warrant. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Arrest

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Fugitive from Supreme Court Trial Arrested
Wednesday, December 23,2009

28 year old Stephen Thompson of Pembroke was arrested at the L. F. Wade International Airport at 10:40pm on Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 after returning to Bermuda – one year since he fled the jurisdiction while a defendant in a December 2008 Supreme Court wounding trial.

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December 23 - Daily Report
Wednesday, December 23,2009

Robbery - Around 8:20pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a robbery at the St. George’s Club. It appears that the victim, a 26 year old Pembroke man, was walking along Rose Hill Street around 8:15pm that day when he was accosted by two unknown men, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The offenders demanded cash, with one of them removing the victim’s wallet and a Blackberry cellular phone before both men made good their escape on foot towards the golf course. The wallet contained a quantity of cash and personal items. The Pembroke man was apparently uninjured.

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December 22 - Weekly Review
Tuesday, December 22,2009

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Thief Has a Change of Heart
Monday, December 21,2009

Thieves by definition take things – but rarely do they return them. However, it appears that the Christmas spirit has encouraged one thief to have a change of heart. You may remember that a burglary was committed at the St. George’s Community Centre overnight on Wednesday, November 18th 2009 by an unknown culprit. The culprit stole a black 32” Sony TV, a black Sony DVD player and two Dell computers.

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December 21 - Daily Report
Monday, December 21,2009

Reported Gunshots in Sandys - Around 7:55pm on Sunday, Police received a report of what were believed to be gunshots in the Long Bay Lane, Sandys parish area. Officers attended the scene a short time later and made a thorough search of the vicinity – however, after completing the search and speaking with area residents, nothing was found to substantiate the gunshot reports. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Injury RTC

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December 20 - Weekend Report
Sunday, December 20,2009

Reported Gunshots/Suspicious Activity - There were increased high visibility Police patrols throughout the island over the weekend. Stop and searches were carried out at various locations and arrests made for a variety of offences. However, there were reports of what were believed to be gunshots heard in the Friswells Road, Devonshire area around 6:45pm Friday; the Reid Street/Burnaby Street, Pembroke area around 1:20am Saturday; and The Glebe Road/St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area around 12:15am today (Sunday). Loud noises were also heard in the Serpentine Road/Trelawney Lane area of Pembroke around 8pm Friday.

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Death of Serving Police Officer
Sunday, December 20,2009

The Commissioner of Police is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Constable Andrew Thomas, aged 42 years, who succumbed to a medical condition while in his home this morning, shortly after 4:00 am. Attempts to revive the officer by attending medical services were not successful. The exact cause of death is not known at this time; however foul play is not suspected. Andrew is a well known and highly respected police officer in his 26th year of service. This news has come as a shock to the Bermuda Police Service and the Commissioner extends deepest sympathies to Andrew's family on behalf of every member of the Service.

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Reported Tornado Strikes Central Parishes
Saturday, December 19,2009

Around 3:40pm today, the City of Hamilton and the central parishes were struck by a reported tornado. There are several trees down in and around the city area; however, no reported injuries. There are also reports of roof damage to Magistrates' Court, resideces in the central parishes, as well as damage reported to the Bank of Bermuda Church Street branch. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Works & Engineering and Corporation of Hamilton attended the scene at Magistrates' Court and are addressing the situation.

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Update – Shooting Investigations
Friday, December 18,2009

Superintendent Antoine Daniels - The Bermuda Police Service wish to provide a brief update regarding the status of the investigations into the recent shootings that have plagued our island in recent weeks. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Calvin Smith is heading these investigations and is currently being assisted by a number of detectives.

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December 18 - Daily Report
Friday, December 18,2009

Missing Person - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 54 year old George Bossert. Mr. Bossert, a French national, has been accounted for after he attended the Southside Police Station at 7:30pm on Thursday. Damage Only RTC

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Fatal Shooting in Pembroke
Thursday, December 17,2009

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Shane Minors of Pembroke. Around 6:15am today, Police received a report of an unresponsive male at a South Terrace, Pembroke residence. The victim, a 30 year old Pembroke man, was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. It appears that Mr. Minors died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained sometime between 1am and 1:15am Thursday. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Minors. An autopsy is anticipated in due course.

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December 17 - Daily Report
Thursday, December 17,2009

Missing Person - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 54 year old George Bossert (pictured right). A missing person report was received on Tuesday, December 15th 2009; however Mr. Bossert, a French national, was last seen in August 2009. He is reportedly a well known chef and butcher, previously working at local restaurants. Mr. Bossert last resided at the Salvation Army Shelter on Parsons Road in Pembroke and the Emergency Housing complex in St. David’s.

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Recent Shooting Incidents
Wednesday, December 16,2009

The following shooting incidents took place within the last 24 hours –

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