Royal Bahamas Police Force
RBPF Nassau: Shooting death victim identified - Police to increase patrols during Halloween - Hand gun seized
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Oct 31, 2014 - 12:35:34 PM

POLICE SEIZE HANDGUN

According to reports, shortly after 7:30pm on Thursday 30th October 2014, officers from the Southern Division acting on intelligence went to Farrington Road, where they uncovered a handgun along with a quantity of ammunition. No one was arrested for this discovery.

POLICE IDENTIFY SHOOTING DEATH VICTIM

POLICE have identified the man shot and killed at Hospital Lane on Saturday 25th October 2014, as 35 – year old Kevin Pratt of Hospital Lane.

POLICE TO INCREASE PATROLS DURING HALLOWEEN

POLICE wishes to reassure members of the public that police officers will be out in full force to create a safer environment for trick-or-treaters and residents throughout New Providence, on Halloween night. (Tonight)

According to police, although most people enjoy this time of year without any issues, a small group of persons use it as an excuse for troublemaking and making the events a misery for others.

Therefore police want to send a clear message to those who use the night, as an excuse for intimidating and anti-social behavior, that anyone caught committing this type of offence will be dealt with firmly and robustly.

Police recommend that parents go over the following safety tips with their children to assure that everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.

Children Should: Be accompanied by adults at all times. Never cross the street between parked vehicles, never go into a stranger's house, watch out for cars reversing or turning, wear bright colored clothing and use a flashlight.

Drivers Should: Keep an eye open for children who forget the rules, use caution when traveling and obey posted traffic signs especially in neighborhoods.

Parents Should: Ensure that trick-or-treating only occur within the community where they live, instruct children not to open candy until they return home, inspect ALL candy for tampering, discuss the route their children should be taking and most important, explain the difference between tricks and vandalism.

POLICE are appealing to anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of wanted persons or any information about crimes and other illegal activities in their communities, 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 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands) or the nearest Police Station

CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF THE WEEK

ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL TOOLS FOR CRIME PREVENTION IS TO CALL YOUR LOCAL POLICE. YOU MAY THINK THAT THE POLICE DO NOT WANT TO BE CALLED IF SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS IS HAPPENING, BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE. WHEN IN DOUBT, CALL THE POLICE.

Please visit the Royal Bahamas Police Force Website at www.royalbahamaspolice.org for Daily Crime Reports and additional Crime Prevention Tips.

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