Nassau, Bahamas - Police on the Island of New Providence are investigating three (3) armed robberies which occurred Saturday, 13th July, 2019 and have taken an adult male into custody in connection with one of them.
In the first incident, according to reports, shortly before 6:00am, a man was walking on Faith Avenue, South when he was approached by an armed man, who robbed him of cash and other items before getting into a white Honda car with the partial license number 3297 and speeding away.
In the second incident, according to reports, shortly after 10:00am, a woman was at her home on Sommer Set Way off Mermaid Boulevard, when she was approached by an armed male who robbed her of cash before getting into a silver Nissan Sylphy license #AP 5644 and making good his escape.
In the third incident, according to reports, shortly before 4:00pm, a male was walking on Soldier Road, when he was approached by two armed men, who beat him about the body, then robbed him of cash and a cell phone, before running away.
A short time later police took a 26 year old male into custody in connecting with this incident. He is assisting police with this investigation.
Investigations are ongoing.
PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS -
- Think about your safety before you leave home; make sure someone knows where you are going, who you are with and what time you are likely to return.
- Fully charge your mobile phone and keep it with you so you can keep in contact with your friends and family and ring police should you need to.
- Walking home in the dark is never a good idea, but if you absolutely must, try to walk with a friend, keep no busy, well-lit roads even if it means taking a longer route.
- If you think someone is following you, go to the nearest place where there are people and ask for help, or, if you can't find somewhere or you are worried about someone's behaviour towards you in any way, call 919
- Don't be afraid about being wrong or over-reacting; the Police would rather be called only to find that all is well, than be dealing with an incident because someone was afraid of calling them.
- Always try to be aware of what and who is around you and avoid putting yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.
- And remember, it might not be you that is in danger - if you see anything you think is suspicious call the police - better safe than sorry!
POLICE ARE APPEALING TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THIS OR 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)
