POLICE INVESTIGATES OVERNIGHT ARMED ROBBERIES –NEW PROVIDENCE
Nassau, Bahamas - In
the first incident, according to reports, shortly before 9:00pm,
Sunday, 16th September, 2018 two men armed with firearms, entered a
pharmacy located near Baillou Hill Road and Carmichael Road, held an
employee at bay and robbed the establishment of cash, before making good
their escape into a nearby residential community.
In
the second incident, according to reports, shortly before 10:00pm, a
silver Nissan vehicle pulled up to the service window of a fast food
restaurant on Princes Charles Drive. The Driver produced a shot gun,
held an employee at bay and robbed the establishment of cash before
speeding away.
Investigations are ongoing.
POLICE INVESTIGATES SUSPICIOUS DEATHS
Police
on New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding the
deaths of two persons, Sunday, 16th September, 2018.
In
the first incident, according to reports, shortly after 9:00am, Police
were called to a bushy area off the Eastwest Highway, where the skeletal
remains of a human were found. Police will await an autopsy report to
determine the exact cause of death.
In the second incident,
according to reports, shortly after 5:00pm, Police officers were called
to a home on Bailey Drive, Coral Harbour, where the body of an elderly
male was found with visible injuries. Paramedics were called to the
scene but were unable to revive the male, who was later pronounced
dead.
Investigations into both matters are ongoing.
POLICE INVESTIGATES SHOOTING INCIDENT
Police
on the Island of New Providence are investigating a shooting incident
Sunday, 16th September, 2018 which left two adult male with injuries.
According
to reports, shortly after 5:00pm, a group of men were sitting in a
vacant lot at the junction of Blueberry Hill Road and Armbrister Street,
when a silver Toyota Paso vehicle pulled up. The occupants of the rear
seat produced a firearm and opened fire in the direction of the men,
hitting two of them before speeding away. The injured men were
transported to hospital and are listed in stable condition.
Investigations are ongoing.
MURDER SUSPECT TO BE ARRAIGNED
Police are pleased to announce that an adult male will be arraigned in Magistrate Court at 1:00pm on Monday, 17th September, 2018 in connection with a murder investigation.
A 48 year old male will be arraigned on a charge of murder, in connection with the death of Police Inspector Carlis Blatch, who was killed on Wednesday, 12th September, 2018, while at Dolphin Drive.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force thanks members of the public for assisting with information, which has led to the arrest of a suspect in this matter. We are encouraged by your support and ask that you continue to partner with us as we work diligently to create safer communities.
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)
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