Royal Bahamas Police Force
Nassau Woman robbed of white Ford Edge vehicle
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Jan 27, 2015 - 12:58:33 PM


POLICE SEEK HELP IN SOLVING AN ARMED ROBBERY

Nassau, Bahamas - POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery that occurred on Monday 26th January 2015.

According to reports, shortly after 12:00noon a woman was driving her white Ford Edge vehicle on J.F.K. Drive, when a man armed with a handgun robbed her off her vehicle and sped off.

A short while later, officers from the Western Division intercepted the vehicle in the Adelaide area, where the suspect managed to escape.

Investigations are ongoing.

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 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands)

WEEKLY PREVENTION CRIME TIP - Car Theft

BELOW ARE SOME TIPS YOU CAN USE TO AVOID BEING THE VICTIM OF A CAR THEFT

• Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a business, store, etc;
• Never leave any keys in the car or ignition, inside a locked garage, or in hide-a-key boxes
• Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked in front of your home
• Always park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas, when possible
• Never leave personal identification documents, vehicle ownership title, or credit cards in your vehicle
• Copy your license plate and vehicle information (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with you. If your vehicle is stolen, the police will need this information to take a report
• If your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately

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