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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS IN SHOOTING AND ARMED ROBBERY
Nassau, Bahamas - Police
are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspects responsible for
an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on Tuesday 23rd August 2016.
In
the first incident, shortly after 9:00pm a woman was sitting in a gray
Nissan Premira vehicle in front of a home located at Ridgeland Park
west, when two males armed with a handgun approached and robbed her of
the vehicle before speeding off.
In the second incident, shortly
before 10:00pm, a man was involved in an argument with another man in
front of a home located at Blue Hill Road South, that led to him being
shot. The man was rushed to hospital where his condition is listed as
stable.
Investigations are ongoing.
SUSPECTS IN WANTED FOR SEVERAL ARMED ROBBERIES IN CUSTODY
Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2016, Quick action by officers from the Western Division on Tuesday 23rd August 2016 has led to the arrest of three suspects wanted for a number of armed robberies.
Reports are that around 1:30pm, officers from the Western Division were conducting an operation in the area of Blake Road, when they spotted three males in a Mazda vehicle that was stolen during a recent armed robbery. The officers ordered the men to stop the vehicle but they refused and sped off at a high rate of speed. A chase then ensued throughout the western area of New Providence. The officers sent out an All Points Bulletin (APB) for the vehicle and were joined by several other police units. A short while later the suspects crashed into a police unit on Spikenard Road, where they were arrested and taken into custody. Two of the officers and one of the suspects were injured during the crash are detained in hospital in stable condition.
POLICE SEIZED ANOTHER ILLEGAL GUN, ONE MAN IN CUSTODY
Consistent
with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2016, officers from the
Selective Enforcement Team took another illegal firearm off the streets
of New Providence on Tuesday 23rd August 2016.
Reports are that
shortly after 11:00pm, Selective Enforcement Unit officers executed
search warrant on a home located at Whites Road off Market Street, where
they uncovered a Glock Pistol with 21 rounds of ammunition. As a
result, an adult male was taken into custody for questioning in
connection with this discovery.
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)
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