Police investigate three separate armed robberies

Police investigate three separate armed robberies

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police in New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending the suspects responsible for three separate armed robbery incidents that occurred on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

In the first incident, police reported that shortly after 3:00p.m. on Saturday, a lady was sitting in the front of a home on Iguana Way in Belair Estates when she was approached by two males, one armed with a firearm, who robbed her of a cell phone, cash, and other personal items before making good their escape in a silver Honda Accord plate number AT5991.

In the second Incident, shortly after 6:00p.m. on Saturday, a male was walking in the area of Rupert Dean Lane and Poinciana Avenue, when he was approached by three males armed with knives who robbed him of cash, a chain and a cell phone before fleeing on foot.

In the third incident, also shortly after 6:00p.m. on Saturday, a lone male armed with a firearm entered a business establishment on Tyler Street and robbed the cashier of cash before making good his escape.

Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with these investigations, to contact the Central Detective Unit at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

Investigations are ongoing.

 

About Randy Smith

Randy Smith is the producer of the widely-watched local television show “Beyond The Headlines” and the web content manager of Eyewitness News. He joined Eyewitness News as a sportscaster in 2018, a role he still performs, and has previously covered a slew of international sporting events, including the 2015 Pan American Games, the Nike EYBL Showcase, several IAAF World Relays, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, the Commonwealth Youth Games, the Bahamas Bowl and multiple CARIFTA Swimming and Track & Field Championships. Randy has been recognized by the Bahamas Press Club with awards for “Best Sports Broadcast” as a sportscaster and “Best TV Talk Show” as a producer.