Thieves Target Two Males Sitting On Beach

Thieves Target Two Males Sitting On Beach

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Two males, both age 19 years old, are being questioned by police in connection with an alleged armed robbery
that occurred on West Bay Street shortly after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday April 3, 2024; the duo allegedly robbed two men who were sitting on Western Esplanade Beach.

According to initial reports, two males were
sitting on Western Esplanade Beach when they were confronted by three unknown males, one
of whom allegedly brandished a firearm and robbed the victims of their I phones.

It is reported that the suspects attempted to steal the victims’ vehicle; however, due to their inability to operate the vehicle, they abandoned it and fled the area on foot, police said.

Acting on information, officers arrested two males on Chippingham Road and are actively in search of the third suspect involved in this incident, authorities confirmed.

Investigations continue.

About Theo Sealy

Theo Sealy is an award-winning journalist who serves as senior broadcast reporter and weekend TV news anchor at Eyewitness News. He has achieved several career milestones, including his work as a field contributor with CNN, his coverage of four consecutive general elections, his production of several docuseries and his Bahamas Press Club Awards win for “Best Television News Story” in 2018.