Reported Robbery
Wed, 2016-12-28
Around 1:40am on Tuesday, December 27th police officers received a report of a robbery at the junction of Church Street and Burnaby Street in the City of Hamilton.
It appears that an unknown black male described as approximately 6 feet tall of slim build wearing black clothing and a black helmet riding a white motorcycle accosted an 18 year old Pembroke man and an 18 year old St. George’s woman on another motorcycle stopped at the traffic light.
No one was injured. However, the suspect made good his escape with a blue iPhone 5.
Inquiries regarding this incident continue and CCTV is being examined to assist investigators.
Additionally, any witnesses or persons with relevant information should contact the Criminal Investigation Unit on 247-1744.
Visitor Recovering After Rental Cycle Crash
Around 11pm on Saturday, December 24th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle rental cycle crash on South Road in Warwick near the junction with Ocean Sands Road.
It appears that the rider, believed to be a 48 year old American man, struck the median.
The visitor was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries, which did not appear to be serious at the scene.
However, he was later admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in stable condition.
At last check this morning (Wednesday, December 28th) he remained warded in the ICU in the same condition.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.
