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TODAY'S CRIME REPORT

June 21, 2021


Police investigates a recent Homicide.

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 9:00 p.m., police were called to a shooting incident that occurred on Sydney Street, Chippingham. On the officers arrival, met a male lying on the ground in a pool of blood with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and on completion of their assessment the victim was pronounced lifeless.

Initial investigations revealed that the male had pulled up to his residence when a lone gunman approached him. A struggle ensued, the gunman was able to overpower the victim and shot him several times, fatally wounding him. The suspect then ran to a waiting vehicle and made good his escape. Investigations into this matter continues.

Police advisory concerning Romance Scams/Fraud.

The Financial Crimes Investigation Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to advise the public of the fraudulent scheme of Romance Scams/Fraud. Fraudsters are contacting persons, usually retired/mature or vulnerable females, under the guise of friendship and companionship. The fraudsters fabricate a relationship by building trust over time through constant communication, romantic intention, and encouragement, usually portraying themselves to be wealthy businessman, or vulnerable widowers.

Romance scam/fraud is a social engineering tactic which entails the "engineering" of a friendship or relationship for fraudulent or financial gain. Once a level of trust and comfort is achieved, the fraudsters promise to marry the victims and/or enter into business opportunities with them.

The fraudsters then begin to ask for personal information such as Government Id's, and bank account information with the promise of instant wealth, gifts, marriage, or lucrative business opportunities.

The public is reminded of the dangers in sending your Government Identification and personal information, inclusive of banking information online or through social media platforms to individuals that you've never met. Doing so exposes you to potentially becoming victims of fraud, theft, stolen identity, and sometimes in extreme cases, physical harm. Victims of romance scams also run the risk of being culpable in facilitating money laundering offences.

The Royal Bahamas Police Force advises members of the public to be vigilant and cautious with persons that they communicate with online and on social media.

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE

The Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the reduction in social gatherings. The public is encouraged to continue to call 702-9967, 702-9968 and 702-9969 to report any incident of social gatherings that maybe in contravention of the COVID19 Emergency Order.

Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with our investigations into these incidents and other criminal matters, to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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