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Nassau: Armed robbery on Farrington Rd - Firearms seized, suspect arrested, Operation yields 10 arrests
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Jun 19, 2016 - 8:32:15 PM
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 POLICE SEARCHING FOR ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
Nassau, Bahamas - POLICE are searching for two suspects responsible for an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday 18th June 2016.
Reports are that shortly after 11:00pm, a man was standing outside of a
club on Farrington Road, when two males armed with a handgun approached
him and robbed him of two cell phones before fleeing on foot.
Investigations are ongoing.
ANOTHER FIREARM SEIZED, 10 ARRESTED AS POLICE ISLANDWIDE ANTI-CRIME OPERATION CONTINUES
Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Plan for 2016, Police are reporting more success under their 'Anti-Crime Operation' led by officers from the Selective Enforcement Team with the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of one illegal firearm on Saturday 18th June 2016.
Shortly after 11:30pm yesterday, the operation team acting on information went to Balfour Avenue, where they uncovered a pistol with 2 rounds of ammunition. Two (2) male suspects were taken into custody in connection with this discovery.
Additionally, eight (8) other male suspects were arrested for questioning reference to murder, stealing assault with a deadly weapon, firearms and drugs.
FIREARM SEIZED, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Plan for 2016, officers from the Southwestern Division took an adult male into custody after they seized a handgun on Sunday 19th June 2016.
Reports are that shortly after 6:00am, officers from the Southwestern Division went to a home located in Flamingo Gardens, where they arrested the suspect after they conducted a search and found a .38 revolver in his possession.
Police are reminding the public to play their part in reducing criminal activities by reporting illegal weapons and other criminal offences.
ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, IS URGED TO ANONYMOUSLY CONTACT THE POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS)
WEEKLY PREVENTION CRIME TIP – Protect Yourself at Night
To a criminal, your mobile phone isn’t just a communications device. To a thief or robber, your phone is easy money. You can do a lot to protect yourself against phone theft. Here are some tips:
1. If you must be on the phone, be aware of your surroundings and of other people nearby.
2. Don't allow strangers to “borrow” your phone or other electronic device.
3. Keep records of your phone, including 1) make and model, 2) color and appearance, 3) PIN or security lock code, and 4) the IMEI number for GSM phones.
4. Add a security mark on both your phone and battery so that you can identify them easily.
5. Ensure that your cell phone is password-protected.
6. Don't store personal or financial information in your phone. If it's stolen, it's not difficult for criminals to extract information before wiping the phone’s memory and reselling the device.
7. Activate the global positioning system tracking option on your phone. If the phone does not have GPS tracking, consider after-market software. For instance, there’s a free apps available for download such as “Find my iPhone” or “Lookout”.
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