Witnesses Sought Regarding Offensive Graffiti as Inquiries Continue
Tue, 2019-09-24
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of the latest instances of offensive graffiti which apparently appeared overnight at the following locations in Pembroke:
Parsons Road
Happy Valley Road
Angle Street/North Street
The graffiti has been documented and reassurance is being provided to area residents and businesses. There is every reason to suggest that this is the action of a lone individual.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses or members of the public with relevant information regarding the identity of the individual responsible are encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Warning Circulating on Social Media Not Relevant for Bermuda
Please be advised the below alert is not relevant for Bermuda and has been circulating on social media in various forms for a while. Apparently this situation took place in another jurisdiction. Once again, residents are strongly advised to please think before posting unverified messages on social media.
START OF UNVERIFIED VIRAL MESSAGE
“Hi Security Alert: Be warned, there is a group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs. They have documents with the letterhead Department of Home Affairs and claim to be confirming that everyone has a valid ID for the upcoming census. They are robbing homes. Take note there is no initiative like that from the government. Send this on your neighborhood group chat. They are everywhere and they look presentable. Please alert your family and friends.”
END OF UNVERIFIED VIRAL MESSAGE
Please note this online report regarding a similar message: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/01/10/its-fake-viral-message-warning-of-robbers-dressed-as-officials-to-check-id-for-ge14/.
