POLICE INVESTIGATES HOUSE BREAKING, ARMED ROBBERY
AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
Police
on the island of New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in
identifying and locating two men responsible for house breaking, armed
robbery and sexual assault, Tuesday, 4TH February, 2020.
According
to reports, shortly 8:00pm, two men forced their way into a home in
Coral Harbour, held a female resident at bay and robbed her of cash and
personal items. One of the men sexually assaulted the female, before
both men left the home and made good their escape in her gray 2008 Lexus
IS-250 vehicle.
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.
ILLEGAL FIREARM RECOVERED
Police have recovered an illegal firearm from the streets of New Providence, Tuesday, 4th February, 2020.
In
the first incident, according to reports, shortly after 6:00pm,
Anti-Gang and Firearms Officers acting on intelligence, conducted a
search of an abandon building on Brougham Street and recovered a 12
gauge shot gun.
No arrests were made in this incident. Investigations are ongoing.
CRIME
PREVENTION TIP: In an effort to combat theft from vehicles, we
encourage vehicle owners to employ some basic preventative measures:
- Always lock your vehicle, whether it is parked in a garage, your driveway or a parking lot.
- Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running.
- Keep personal valuables, such as handbags, wallets, laptops, cell phones, etc., out of plain view.
- Take all valuables with you or store any valuables in the trunk, if possible, but at least out of public view.
- Do not leave any prescription medicine in your vehicle.
- When parking, check that all doors and your trunk are locked and that you have your keys with you.
- If possible, get an alarm installed. Alarms can deter thieves not only
from stealing items out of your vehicle, but from stealing your vehicle
as well.
- Be prepared for the worst. Sometimes, even with all
the preparation, a theft can still happen. It is a good idea to have an
inventory of all your important items; list all serial numbers, take
pictures for insurance purposes, and have copies of your cards and IDs.
It never hurts to be prepared.
- Report any incident where you
believe someone has entered your vehicle without permission (i.e. glove
box left open or items thrown about vehicle).
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)