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Royal Bahamas Police Force
RBPF Nassau: Traffic Advisory - Sexual assault of a Woman - 8 arrested overnight
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Sep 23, 2014 - 12:44:26 PM

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A WOMAN

Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a sexual assault of a woman that occurred at St. James Road on Tuesday 23rd September 2014.

According to reports, shortly after 2:00am, the victim was walking on St. James Road, when a man armed with a handgun forced her into nearby bushes and sexually assaulted her. The suspect then fled in a white Honda civic vehicle.
Investigations are ongoing.

8 ARRESTED OVERNIGHT BY MOBILE DIVISION OFFICERS

Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2014, Mobile Division saturation patrols intended to reduce crime and to minimize the ability for criminals to commit criminal activities resulted in the arrests of eight (8) persons overnight for various minor and major offences.

POLICE TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Police wish to inform the motoring public who commute along the Prince Charles Drive corridor, that the road works between St. Michael Road and Soldier Road is still ongoing.

Police are appealing to motorists to adhere to the traffic management initiatives that are in place and to choose an alternate route or avoid the area if possible.

Officers from the Police Traffic Department will be visible in the area to assist with the smooth flow of traffic.

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 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands)

CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF THE WEEK

DO NOT GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE PHONE, THROUGH THE MAIL OR OVER THE INTERNET UNLESS YOU HAVE INITIATED THE CONTACT OR KNOW WHO YOU’RE DEALING WITH.

Please visit the Royal Bahamas Police Force Website at www.royalbahamaspolice.org for Daily Crime Reports and additional Crime Prevention Tips.