NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police have launched investigations into two (2) armed robberies that occurred in the capital between Sunday August 11 and Monday August 12, 2024.
The first incident reportedly occurred on Sunday August 11, 2024, at a business establishment in the vicinity of Carmichael Road and Iguana Way shortly before 10:00 p.m.
Preliminary reports indicate that two (2) unknown gunmen entered the establishment and held the employees at gunpoint as they stole an undisclosed sum of cash belonging to the business before fleeing south on Iguana Way in a champagne-colored Japanese vehicle, according to police.
The second incident occurred on Monday 12th August, 2024, at a business establishment in the area of Mackey Street and Windsor Road around 8:00 p.m.
According to initial reports, two (2) unknown males entered the establishment, both brandishing firearms, and demanded cash, authorities said.
However, as the employees ran for safety, the culprits removed the cash registers containing an undetermined amount of cash, investigators revealed.
It is further reported that the suspects confronted a police officer as they were exiting; there was reportedly an exchange of gunfire with the officer; however, no one was injured during the exchange, and both
suspects managed to escape the scene with the stolen items, police confirmed.
Anyone with information about these armed robberies is urged to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991/2 or CRIME STOPPERS at 328-TIPS (8477).
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