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RBPF Nassau: Police seek public’s help in solving armed robberies - Investigating a shooting and stabbing incident
By Supt. Shanta Knowles, RBPF
May 23, 2018 - 10:18:48 AM
POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN SOLVING ARMED ROBBERIES
Nassau, Bahamas - Police are asking members of the public, to come forth with any information they may have in solving two armed robberies, which occurred Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018.
In the first incident, according to reports, shortly after 12:30am, a female pulled into the driveway of her home on Lady Slipper Ave, Garden Hills, when she was approached by two armed men, who robbed her of a 2015 Kia Sportage Jeep, registration #AG9890. The vehicle was later recovered on Miami Street.
In the second incident, according to reports, shortly before 1:00am, a man was standing outside a bar on Bay Street and Victoria Avenue, when he was approached by a three males, one armed with a firearm, who robbed him of cash and jewelry before one of the men drove off in his black 2002 Suburban Jeep registration # TN 353.
Investigations are ongoing.
POLICE INVESTIGATES SHOOTING INCIDENT
Police are investigating a shooting incident overnight, which has left an adult male with serious injuries.
According to reports, shortly after 12:00am, Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018, police responded to Bahama Avenue and Market Street, after receiving reports of gunshots being heard in that area. Officers arrived at that location and discovered a male with gunshot injuries. Paramedics were called to the scene and transported the victim to hospital, where he is listed in serious condition.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information concerning this incident to call police at 919/911, crime stoppers at 328-8477/328-TIPS or the Central Detective Unit at 502-9991/2.
Investigations are ongoing.
POLICE INVESTIGATES STABBING INCIDENT
Police are investigating a stabbing incident Tuesday, 22nd May 2018, which has left an adult male with injuries.
According to reports, shortly after 6:00pm, a male was at a service station on Carmichael Road, when he got into an argument with another male, who was a passenger in a silver vehicle, resulting in him being stabbed to the neck. The victim was transported to hospital where he is listed in serious condition.
Investigation continues into this matter.
40 DRIVERS TICKETED 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 13 person for outstanding criminal warrants, possession of dangerous drugs and breach of a monitoring device, over the past 48 hours.
Additionally, 40 drivers were ticketed for various traffic violations.
POLICE ARE APPEALING TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THIS OR 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)
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS – BE AWARE THAT YOU ARE A POTENTIAL VICTIM OF A CRIME. STAY ALERT AND
ATTUNED TO PEOPLE AND CIRCUMSTANCES AROUND YOU.
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