Press Releases

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Investigation into the Murder of Marcus Gibbings

Mon, 2006-10-30

The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the murder of 32 year old Marcus Gibbings, a Trinidadian national and guest worker in Bermuda for the past 9 years. We are now satisfied that Mr. Gibbings died as a result of a fatal wound inflicted upon him by a bladed weapon. 

Andrew Laing

Tue, 2006-10-10

The Bermuda Police service is asking for the public's assistance in locating 33 year old Andrew Laing, a Jamaican national who was last seen on Friday, October 6, 2006. Laing is described as approximately 5'8" tall, dark skinned with a close haircut.

Arrest Warrant Issued For John Deuss

Thu, 2006-10-05

An arrest warrant has been issued for 64 year old John Deuss pending extradition proceedings at the request of the Dutch authorities. Anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact Police on 295-0011.

Three Missing Children Found

Fri, 2006-09-22

Around 10:30pm on Friday, Police received a report of 3 missing children. It appears that a 6 year old, 7 year old and an 8 year old were supposed to walk home from West End Primary School; however, when their grandmother called to inquire whether or not the children had reached their appointed destination, it was realized that the children were missing.

Weather Advisory Re: Tropical Storm Florence

Wed, 2006-09-06

The Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Department of Works & Engineering will be monitoring the Causeway. If a decision is made to close the Causeway, the public will be notified through the electronic media as soon as that decision is made.

High Visibility Policing

Mon, 2006-09-04

The Bermuda Police Service continues with its high visibility policing initiative focusing on identified problem areas. Last week, from 6am – 10pm, Monday to Friday, Police units conducted patrols of the following areas:

Witness Appeal

Thu, 2006-08-24

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that an incident took place at an Alexandra Road, Devonshire residence around 5:20 this morning where 3 men gained entry into the home and threatened the female occupant with what may have been a firearm. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing; however, it appears to be a case of mistaken identity, as the female occupant of the residence does not appear to be the intended target of the suspects.

Attempted Murder & Murder Inquiries

Wed, 2006-08-23

Inquiries into the attempted murder of a 19 year old Devonshire man and the murder of 18 year old Jason Lightbourne in the same night are continuing. We would like to assure the public that resources available within the Bermuda Police Service and outside of the Bermuda Police Service are being used in the course of both investigations.