NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are investigating two (2) separate alleged armed robbery incidents that occurred in the capital, one of which led to an arrest and firearm seizure.
The first incident happened around 11:00 p.m. off Carmichael Road on Wednesday July 31, 2024.
Initial reports indicate that two (2) unknown gunmen confronted and robbed the victim of a black Chevrolet Equinox L/P # AU9948 and personal effects on arrival at a Ramsey Street residence.
Both suspects fled the scene in the stolen vehicle, followed by a white Japanese model car, police said.
Officers from Operation Cease Fire while on St. Vincent Road attempted to intercept a white Nissan Bluebird L/P # AT0265, which matched the description of the vehicle believed to be involved in the armed robbery; however, the driver refused to stop, leading to a brief pursuit that ended on Sisal Road when the vehicle crashed into a wall of a residence, authorities revealed.
Officers then arrested the lone occupant, a 17-year-old male, and seized an unlicensed firearm found in his possession. Further inspection of the vehicle revealed that it had been reported stolen on Friday, 26th July, 2024, investigators said.
The second incident took place around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 01, 2024, on Governor’s Close off West Bay Street.
According to initial reports, the victim was approached by two unidentified males, one of whom brandished a firearm while he was seated in his vehicle and robbed him of personal belongings.
Both culprits then fled the area on foot, heading east on West Bay Street, authorities confirmed.
Police are appealing to members of the public to be on the lookout for the stolen vehicle and come
forward with any information related to these matters; the public is also asked to contact police at 911 (919), the Criminal Investigation Department (502-9991), or CRIME STOPPERS (328-TIPS) (8477), if they have any information that can assist with solving these crimes.
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