From RCIPS

Wed May 8 2019

Hit and Run collision involving a cyclist

Just before 10:15PM, last night, 7 May, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Unit to a location on Shedden Road, where it was reported that a man was hit by a white colored Honda 2 door car and received injuries.

The cyclist was travelling on Shedden Road near Mary Street in the west bound lane, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling behind him. The vehicle, which is described to be a white Honda, possibly a Prelude model, left the location and continued west.

The cyclist had visible injuries to his arms and legs. He attended the hospital on his own and was later discharged with what is believed to be non-life-threatening-injuries.

Police are asking for the assistance of the public in locating the vehicle and driver involved in this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online.

Officers Pursue and Arrest Man in Relation to Walkers Road Burglary

Shortly before 3:00PM yesterday, 7 May, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a burglary on Walkers Road, where a man had returned home to find the house had been broken into and a quantity of cash taken. Officers made inquiries nearby and while doing so observed a lone male acting suspiciously. The male attempted to flee while being questioned by officers, however officers pursued on foot and apprehended him. The male, age 24 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and remains in police custody as investigations continue.

Mon May 6 2019

Man charged in relation to South Church Street Shooting

A man, age 21 of West Bay, has been arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, Discharging a Firearm in a Public Place, and Driving Without Being Qualified, in relation to an incident on 26 April where a man sustained gunshot wounds (see below release). He is appearing in court today, 6 May.

Man Discovered with Gunshot Wounds on South Church Street, 26 April

Just after 1:20AM this morning, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Unit to an address off South Church Street where it was reported that a man had been shot.

When the police arrived on scene the victim was already being transported to the hospital by the Emergency Medical Services for treatment. The victim sustained two gunshot wounds; he is believed to have serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The matter is currently under investigation, and detectives are encouraging anyone with information regarding to this incident to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Miami-based call Centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online.