DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: April 25, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE
OPERATION CEASEFIRE: MAN ARRESTED FOR FIREARM & DRUG POSSESSION
A -27- year old male is in police custody following the confiscation of a firearm and a quantity of suspected marijuana on Thursday 25th April, 2024.
Preliminary reports indicate that around 2:00 p.m., acting on information, a team of officers from Operation Ceasefire proceeded to the area of Cedar Lane, where they encountered an unknown male who attempted to elude the officers, but he was apprehended.
The officers, with the assistance of the K-9 Unit, searched the exterior of a nearby property where the male was caught, leading to the discovery of the items.
The suspected marijuana weighed 1.3 pounds with an estimated value of $1,300.00.
Investigations continue.
NEW PROVIDENCE
THREE ARMED ROBBERIES UNDER INVESTIGATION
Police are investigating three (3) separate armed robbery incidents that occurred in the capital.
The first incident occurred shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday 24th April, 2024 in the area of Bangladesh Crescent off Carmichael Road.
Initial reports revealed that the victim arranged a jewelry sale with an unknown male he met on Facebook. Upon his arrival at the agreed location, he met a male dressed in all black clothing who requested to see the jewelry item. During this time, the unknown male reportedly produced a firearm and robbed him of several jewelry pieces before fleeing the area.
The second incident, took place around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday 24th April, 2024, at a parking lot in the area of West Avenue.
According to preliminary reports, a male and female who were inside a purple Honda Fit L/P #DA5651 in the parking lot of a business establishment were accosted by three (3) unknown males, the occupants of a white Mitsubishi Bus. It is reported that two of the males, were armed with handguns as they robbed the victims of their vehicle and personal belongings.
The final incident occurred shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday 25th April, 2024 at Montague Beach.
Initial reports indicate that a male and female were inside a gray 2013 Nissan Note when they were confronted by two (2) unknown males, one of whom was armed with a firearm. It is reported that the culprits robbed them of their vehicle and personal belongings before they fled the area, traveling east along East Bay Street, making good on their escape.
Police are appealing to members of the public to be on the lookout for the stolen vehicles. Additionally, police wish to further advise members of the public to utilize the services of the Royal Bahamas Police Force when conducting business transactions with persons unknown. Anyone with information regarding these or other matters is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 502-9991/2/3 or CRIME STOPPERS at 328-TIPS.
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