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Family Islands
RBPF: Police investigates structural fire on the island of Andros
By Supt. Shanta Knowles, RBPF
Dec 22, 2018 - 11:46:33 AM

Police on the island of Andros, are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire which destroyed a government building, Friday, 21st December, 2018.


According to reports, shortly after 4:00pm, Police were called to the Local Government Complex in Fresh Creek, after receiving reports that it was on fire. Police and residents attempted to extinguish the fire, but were unsuccessful. The building was totally destroyed. The fire is suspected to have started as a result of an electrical shortage.

Officers from the RBPF Fire Services Department will travel to Andros to assist in this investigation.

POLICE ARE APPEALING TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, TO ANONYMOUSLY CALL POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS).

ARMED ROBBERY SAFETY TIPS –
  • PERSONNEL SAFETY FIRST! MONEY AND MERCHANDISE ARE NOT IMPORTANT AND CAN BE REPLACED
  • Stay calm and don’t resist.Do as instructed and don’t make sudden moves.
  • Keep your hands visible at all times.
  • Get a look at the robber if possible, but don’t stare.
  • Activate the alarm only when it’s safe to do so.
  • If possible, get a look at the robber’s vehicle and the direction travel.
  • Do not follow the robber.



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