The Nassau Guardian
Grand Bahama MP: Second homeowners fearful after murder
East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest said in the House of Assembly yesterday that second homeowners on Grand Bahama are worried about being attacked after a tourist was killed during a recent home invasion.
Turnquest said the murder of British visitor Edgar George Dart, who was killed in Emerald Bay two weeks ago, was “vicious” and “tragic”.
“[It has put] fear into the hearts of a number of our residents, in particular with respect to second homeowners who are feeling particularly vulnerable,” Turnquest said.
“Mr. Speaker, I just want to assure them that I’m sure that the police department is doing all that it can to apprehend these culprits.”
On April 8, Dart and his family were bound and robbed by three armed bandits, according to police.
Dart, who was reportedly in Grand Bahama visiting his mother, was shot after he got into an altercation with one of the intruders, police said.
Seven people were reportedly in the two-story home on Dunton Lane when the masked men broke in just before 7 a.m.
One of the bandits was armed with a handgun and another with a machete, police said.
After freeing themselves and ensuring the bandits had fled the area, members of the family drove to Central Police Station to alert authorities.
The robbers fled the home in a white truck owned by the gardener, police said.
The vehicle was later recovered about a block away from the home.
The bandits reportedly stole jewelry and other items.
On Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour, the officer-in-charge of the Northern District, said he has been in constant contact with Dart’s family.
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