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Royal Bahamas Police Force
RBPF Nassau: Police investigates burglary, armed robbery and sexual assault - 40 fixed penalty notices issued to drivers
By Supt. Shanta Knowles, RBPF
Jan 14, 2020 - 7:45:59 AM

POLICE INVESTIGATES BURGLARY, ARMED ROBBERY AND
SEXUAL ASSAULT

Nassau, Bahamas - Police on the island of New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two men responsible for burglary, armed robbery and sexual assault, Tuesday, 14th January, 2020.

According to reports, shortly 3:00am, two men forced their way into a home on Marshall Road, held residents at bay and robbed them of cash and personal items. One of the men sexually assaulted an adult female, before both men left the home and escape in one of the victims black 2014 Ford F-150 truck. No one else was injured during this incident.

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.

40 FIXED PENALTY NOTICES ISSUED TO DRIVERS BY MOBILE
DIVISION OFFICERS IN PAST 48 HOUR

Officers from the Mobile Divisions conducted road checks in various parts of the island. Their efforts, which were intended to educate, reduce crime, and to minimize the ability of criminals to commit criminal activity, resulted in the arrest of ten (10) persons for outstanding criminal warrants and stealing and assault over the past 48 hours.

Additionally, 40 drivers were ticketed for various traffic violations

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.