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RBPF Nassau: Police investigates burglary and armed robbery - Grievous Harm - Male arrested at LPIA for drug possession
By Supt. Shanta Knowles, RBPF
Jan 19, 2020 - 8:14:05 AM
POLICE INVESTIGATES BURGLARY AND ARMED ROBBERY
Police
on the island of New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in
identifying and locating a group of men responsible for burglary and
armed robbery, Sunday, 19th January, 2020.
According
to reports, shortly 3:00am a group of armed men forced their way into a
home on Joe Farrington Road, held residents at bay and robbed them of
cash and personal items, before running away.
Police are appealing
to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with
this investigation, to contact the Central Detective Unit at
502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police
station.
Investigations are ongoing.
POLICE INVESTIGATES GRIEVOUS HARM
Police
on New Providence are investigating the circumstance surrounding in
incident, Sunday, 19th January, 2020, which has left an adult female
detained in hospital.
According to reports, shortly before 7:00am, a
man and woman were at a home in the eastern district of New Providence,
when they became involved in an argument, which escalated, resulting in
the male throwing a hot liquid on the woman, causing burns to her body.
Paramedics transported the woman to hospital, where she is listed in
serious condition.
Investigations are ongoing.
MALE ARRESTED AT LPIA FOR DRUG POSSESSION
An Adult Bahamian Male was taken into custody at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) Saturday, 18th January, 2020, after he was found in possession of dangerous drugs.
According to reports shortly after 12:00noon, the man presented himself to a US Custom Officer, after checking in for a flight to Philadelphia. He was selected for a secondary search and his checked-in cooler bag was recalled. Upon searching the cooler bag, officers recovered two (2) packages of suspected cocaine.
The man was taken into custody and is expected to be formally charged before a Magistrate Court this week.
Weight of Drugs: 4.4 lbs. (2 kilos)
Valued: $30,000.00
ILLEGAL FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED- 2 MALES
IN CUSTODY
According to reports, shortly after 3:00am, Sunday, 19th January, 2020, Mobile Division Officers were on patrol on Apple Street, when they observed two males in a yellow Toyota Passo acting in a suspicious manner and further observed one of the males throw an object from the vehicle. The officers stopped the vehicle, conducted a search of the vehicle and the area when the object was thrown and recovered a 9 millimeter pistol with four (4) rounds of ammunition.
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These men are expected to be formally charged before a Magistrate Court this week.
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!
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