Man Drowns After Attempting to Steal Motorcycle  

Over the weekend, a passerby made a grim discovery along Old Well Road in Ladyville—a man’s decomposing body floating in the water. The foul odor had already begun to permeate the area. Police later identified the man as forty-two-year-old Herbin Bans from Lord’s Bank. According to Regional Commander Hilberto Romero, Bans was wanted for attempting to steal a motorcycle the night before. Here’s more on the story.

 

Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Sunday, police responded to the discovery of a body at a pond in Lord’s Bank. Upon arrival, they saw the lifeless body of a male person identified as Herbin Bans of Lord’s Bank. Information is that Saturday morning Bans attempted to steal a motorcycle from the area.  And when the owner came out, he ran towards the pond area. The police was called, the police responded then he continued to swim through the ponds. Then he was reported missing and on Sunday his body was found.”

 

Reporter

“Do you know if he was intoxicated?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“The information we got is that yes, he was at a nightclub the night when he went and tampered with a motorcycle.”

 

Reporter

“So no foul play?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“We are currently on investigation but the body had no injuries.”