Crime of the Week
If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit a Web Tip . You never have to give your name or appear in court. Crime Stoppers USVI will pay a cash reward of up to $2500 and you can remain anonymous. Unclaimed rewards expire six months after award date.
Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 13
April 06, 2011
Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something, so law enforcement can get these individuals and their guns off our streets.
St. Croix: On May 17, 2008 at 1:00 a.m., the lifeless body of 54-year-old Erwin Michael "Juma" Ritter was found in the bus shanty near Central High School in Estate Clifton Hill. He had been shot several times. Police believe he was shot elsewhere and then moved to the bus shanty.
St. John: On Wednesday March 30 at 5:49 p.m., gunshots were fired at Cases by the Sea Bar in Coral Bay. The owner of the establishment stated that while he served a customer a drink, four to six shots were fired. He looked out by the pool table patio area and saw a male with braids and a small handgun, leaving. Customers said the male had fired the shots after getting into an argument with another male.
St. Thomas: On Friday April 1 at 9:56 p.m., police were summoned to the area of Mandahl Beach due to shots being fired. Upon arrival they found an overturned vehicle on the roadway. The occupant, Sean O’Connell, had apparent gunshot wounds and later died of his injuries. Law enforcement is appealing to the community to provide the information needed to identify the killer(s).
Please help law enforcement identify and arrest these criminals by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of an illegal weapon, you will receive a cash reward. The minimum reward for the arrest of an armed individual is $500. For assault, it is $900, and for murder, it is $1,500.
Law enforcement thanks the community for the 183 tips received so far this year and they send a special thanks to the 20 tipsters whose information in the first three months of the year led to 11 additional arrests and the recovery of six more illegal weapons. You have made a difference.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 12
March 30, 2011
Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: On Wednesday March 23, shortly before 9:00 p.m., three armed and masked males, dressed in black with their faces covered with black masks or T-shirts, robbed the Concordia gas station on Queen Mary Highway in Frederiksted. It is not known how or in what direction the robbers fled, but police are certain that somebody knows something.
St. John: On Monday March 21 at 6:15 a.m., the manager of Concordia Preserve in Coral Bay arrived for work and found the office front door open. A burglar had entered the building by prying open the western side window. It is assumed the burglar(s) exited by the front door, carrying a 24 by 18 inch black safe that contained four U.S. passports, room keys, car keys, and cash.
St. Thomas: On Friday March 25 at 11:00 a.m., police were called to 7th Street in Sugar Estate concerning a burglary in progress. The burglar fled before police arrived. Police are certain most of the burglaries in this neighborhood are being committed by the same person(s). Again, police are certain that somebody knows something and they encourage you to speak up now before you or someone you know becomes the next victim.
Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500. The minimum reward for the arrest of an armed robber is $900. For the arrest of a burglary suspect, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 11
March 23, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something, because you are helping to making a difference. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: Many citizens, particularly seniors, are losing their money to scam artists, embezzlers, unregistered stock brokers, and unscrupulous salespeople. There is no such thing as a “free lunch.” If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Assume the worst, and get a second opinion from your attorney, accountant, or clergy person. This "white collar crime" may be non-violent, but that is no consolation to the victims who go hungry or who lose their homes. Please work with law enforcement to reduce these crimes in our community.
St. John: Deputy Chief Foy is asking citizens to provide any information on individuals involved in the sale of illegal drugs, especially in the bar and restaurant districts of Cruz Bay and Coral Bay. Please provide as much information on these individuals as possible, including their names and aliases, the make, model, and license plate number of their vehicles, and the location where you observed them selling drugs.
St. Thomas: There have been a number of strong arm robberies targeting females and the elderly. Police believe that the robberies in the area of Sugar Estate, Polyberg and Barbel Plaza are being committed by the same person. Help law enforcement identify and arrest these robbers by telling us what you know. In addition, if you see any suspicious activities, please report them immediately by calling 911.
Please continue to make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and our stateside operators speak several languages. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 10
March 16, 2011
On Monday, January 24, the body of 16-year-old Jamal Richardson was found in a church under construction in Estate Two Brothers in Frederiksted, St. Croix. This child was murdered apparently because of personal prejudice. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity. Hate destroys a man`s sense of values and his objectivity. It causes him to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and the false with the true."
Please help law enforcement find the killers of the many individuals throughout the territory who have lost their lives in apparent hate crimes, and let`s put an end to these types of crimes. We are asking every parent, relative, and friend of the victims to show their love by helping to bring closure to the families, and justice to the criminals.
Law enforcement thinks that many friends of the victims know what happened in these cases, that they told their parents or others whom they look up to, and in turn were told to be quiet and not get involved. Please don`t be a part of the problem. Like the St. Thomas mother who encouraged her son to assist the prosecution and bring justice in a recent murder case, please encourage your children and others to talk to law enforcement or to submit their information anonymously to Crime Stoppers, providing as much information as possible about the incident. Teach your children and others to be brave, to always do the right thing, and to help make our community a safe place for all of us to live, work, and raise a family.
You can submit information about hate crimes or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 9
March 09, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: On August 27, 2010 at about 7:10 p.m. on Rattan Road in the vicinity of #76-O La Grande Princess, Robert Richards, a 61-year-old, was found lying on the southern edge of the roadway after being struck and killed by a motorist. Accidents happen, but hit and run is unacceptable. If you were driving on Rattan Road around the time of this incident and saw something, please tell us what you know. Help detectives identify the driver and the vehicle and help bring closure to the family. If you were the driver of this vehicle, we recommend you turn yourself in, as the justice system will definitely take that into consideration.
St. John: Between Friday February 18 at 4:00 pm and the following Monday at 7:00 a.m., Alfredo’s Landscaping at #5 Enighed in the First Quarter Cruz Bay was burglarized. Two Stihl 85 weed eaters and a motorized Stihl hedge trimmer were stolen. Help law enforcement locate this equipment and the burglar. The minimum cash reward is $714 for the arrest of a burglary suspect.
St. Thomas: In recent weeks there have been too many incidents of adult males being suspected of sexual assaults on children. It is time to put a stop to these incidents. Please assist law enforcement agencies and families to find and prosecute these predators of our young. Let someone know what is going on in your home or in your neighborhood.
Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 8
March 02, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: Incidents of domestic violence are increasing in our territory, and too often lives are being torn apart or lost. Whether it’s physical or mental abuse, it must stop. If you know of anyone in a relationship where harm is being done, but it has not been reported to law enforcement or any agency, let us know. Your call could save their life.
St. John: Between 9:00 p.m. on Monday February 21, and 9:00 a.m. the next day, two motorcycles were stolen. A 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 with license number M4500 was stolen from 16-15 Estate Adrian. It is black, bronze, and silver. A 2001 Suzuki GSX-R with license number M4491 was stolen from 13U Bellevue Village. It is white, silver, and blue with a red “R” on the front. The minimum reward for an arrest is $525 plus 10% of the value of property recovered. The maximum reward is $2,500.
St. Thomas: On Monday January 17 at about 9:30 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Garden Street. Upon arrival, police found the lifeless body of Keith Andrews lying in the street. At this time, police have no meaningful leads. Tell us what you know so law enforcement can identify and arrest his killers. The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.
You can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multi-lingual. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. So far in 2011, you have submitted almost twice as many tips per week than in 2009 and 2010. Thank you for helping to make a difference in our territory.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 7
February 23, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to identify and arrest the individuals who are burglarizing homes throughout the territory. Most of these burglaries are occurring during the day while the residents are out. Areas being burglarized on St. Croix are Estate Barren Spot, Strawberry Hill, Estate Smithfield, and Mt. Pleasant West. On St. Thomas, there have been at least ten burglaries on the North Side with the burglars possibly using a small black car to get away. On St. John, the major locations are Gifft Hill, Glucksburg, Chocolate Hole, and Estate Carolina. Most burglaries are solved because somebody saw something and told law enforcement what they needed to know. Work with your neighbors to stay informed about crime issues in your neighborhood, and if you see something suspicious, says something. The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglary suspect is $714.
Items being stolen include laptop computers, big screen televisions, jewelry, and cash. Most of these items are being resold. Please note that the sale or purchase of stolen property is a crime. If you are approached with a so-called “bargain,” don’t buy it. Realize that the item was probably stolen, possibly from the home of a neighbor, a friend, or even a relative of yours. Be part of the solution by reporting the details about the property and the person who offered it to you. Help put an end to these burglaries by telling us what you know about the sale of stolen property.
Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multi-lingual. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
For tips on reducing the risk of your home being burglarized, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 6
February 16, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: There have been a number of nighttime armed robberies. Businesses, individuals and couples have been victimized. Tell us what you know and help VIPD put these robbers behind bars, where they belong.
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St. Thomas: On Wednesday, February 9th, burglar(s) entered a home at 11-D-7 Lurkenlund by breaking a window on the western side of the house. Two laptops and one 50-inch television were stolen. This is the third burglary that has occurred recently on the island’s north side. |
If you see suspicious individuals, please note any identifying characteristics, including descriptions of vehicles. Write down the details, and call 911 if you think it is warranted. The minimum cash reward is $714 for the arrest of a burglary suspect, and $900 for an armed robbery suspect.
You can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you. To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .
In January, 11 of your tips helped law enforcement arrest seven individuals and remove three illegal weapons from the streets. If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are eligible for a reward.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 5
February 09, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: There have been a number of armed robberies of businesses at night. Victims include an Asian food establishment in Sion Farm, a Pizza restaurant in Frederiksted, and several convenience stores across the island. Two of the suspects have been described as a tall black male and a shorter Hispanic male. Both are dressed in black and possibly leaving the scene in a small, white vehicle. Help us identify and arrest these robbers. Also, call 911 if you see suspicious individuals dressed in this fashion around a business at night, especially near closing time. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a robbery suspect is $900.
St. John: We have too many unsolved burglaries on our island. Please help VIPD identify and arrest these burglars by telling us what you know, by reporting any suspicious activity you see, and by reporting anyone selling personal property that may have been stolen. The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714. For the arrest of someone selling stolen property, the minimum reward is $536 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered, up to $2,500.
St. Thomas: On Monday, January 31 at 1:00 p.m. in the area of the Department of Labor on Kronprindsens Gade, police responding to a report of shots fired found a young male on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The individual was taken to the hospital where he still lies in guarded condition. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a suspect is $900.
Tell us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 4
February 02, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something as law enforcement needs your eyes and ears. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed to solve these cases.
St. Croix: On Saturday, January 22 at about 5:30 a.m., 29-year-old Omaya Leftewe was shot and killed as he was driving east on Queen Mary Highway near Estate Castle Burke. According to VIPD, a vehicle pulled up to the victim`s car and fired several shots into it, killing him. Help law enforcement identify and arrest the perpetrators of this senseless shooting. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.
St. John: On Tuesday, January 11 at 2:02 p.m., police were dispatched to Merchants Commercial Bank on St. John in response to a robbery. Sources stated that, two armed men stormed into the bank, robbed it of an undisclosed sum of money, and escaped in a blue Suzuki Jimny. Both suspects were masked. One was wearing a blue jump suit and white sneakers. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a bank robber is $900 plus 10% of any cash recovered. The maximum cash reward is $2,500.
St. Thomas: On Thursday, January 27 at 7:45 a.m. on 2nd Street, a woman who had just dropped her child off at day care was robbed of her gold chain as she was getting back into her car. The suspect, who ran eastward toward Oswald Harris Court, is described as a light-skinned Hispanic male, 18 to 25 years old and about 5` 8" tall. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a robber is $900.
Your tips helped law enforcement make five additional arrests in January. Let`s continue to make our community a safer place to live by telling law enforcement what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multi-lingual. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 3
January 26, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest the criminals involved in these cases.
St. Croix: Several robberies have occurred in the past few days. Specifically, a woman who was leaving a night club in LaGrande Princesse had her vehicle and valuables taken at gun point. In the same area, a man was on his way home and was accosted by a tall, armed male. In Frederiksted, on Emancipation Drive, two females’ purses were taken at gun point. All suspects are described as males dressed in black, with some type of mask covering their faces and armed with handguns. Law enforcement can`t stop all males dressed in black, but you should be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity to law enforcement. If you have a cell phone, consider carrying it in your hand and putting 911 on speed dial.
St. Thomas: Police need additional information on these two homicides: Shakir Richardson was killed on Thursday, January 6 at about 2:00 a.m., in the area of Joseph Gomez Elementary School, and Timothy Metzger was killed on Wednesday, January 19 at about 10:30 p.m.in the area of Palm Gardens; a small, white two-door car was seen speeding from the scene. Help law enforcement put an end to the senseless killings that are taking place here in our Virgin Islands.
Thanks to you, Crime Stoppers has received 46 tips so far this year. A good number of them have been about homicides. Please continue to help law enforcement reduce crime by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multi-lingual. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 2
January 19, 2011
CSUSVI 01.19.2011 Spanish.mp3Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes throughout the territory. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest the criminals involved in these cases.
St. Croix: Over the past several weeks, there have been a number of burglaries in Estates Barren Spot and Strawberry. These burglaries have occurred mostly between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with perpetrators taking electronic items, jewelry, etc. Help VIPD identify these burglars by reporting any suspicious activities you observe, including license plate numbers of unfamiliar vehicles and descriptions of strangers lurking in the area. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714.
St. John: On Tuesday, January 11 at 2:02 p.m., police were dispatched to Merchants Commercial Bank on St. John in response to a bank robbery. Sources stated that around 2:00 p.m., two armed men stormed into the bank, robbed it of an undisclosed sum of money, and escaped in a Suzuki Jimny. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a bank robber is $900 plus 10% of any cash recovered. The maximum cash reward is $2,500.
St. Thomas: On Thursday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m., police were dispatched to the Smith Bay area in response to shots being fired. Shortly afterwards, information came in that there was a gunshot victim at the hospital. The victim, Rashailey Jah, died of multiple gunshot wounds. Sources stated that they saw a slim-built male running from the scene of the shooting. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.
Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multi-lingual. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 1
January 12, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: On Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at about midnight, VIPD officers were dispatched to investigate a call of shots fired in Christiansted, and found 23-year-old Christian Harley with several gunshot wounds about his body, lying in the intersection of Prince and Water Gut Streets. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he later died of his injuries.
St. John: Sometime overnight on Sunday, December 26, 2010, a burglar broke into a locked and secured residence at 5G Estate Pastory by removing a southern screen and opening the latch on a door. A carry-on bag and a cell phone were removed. The bag was found on the patio with its contents on the floor. A wallet and the cell phone were recovered, but $80 in cash and a silver-colored Tissot ladies watch valued at $400 were stolen. The minimum cash reward for a burglary arrest is $714.
St. Thomas: On Thursday, January 6 at about 2:00 a.m., the body of Shakir Richardson was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head in the area of Joseph Gomez Elementary School.
Please help VIPD to identify the persons responsible in the above murder cases. You will be helping to put the killers behind bars where they belong, and helping to bring closure to the families of these victims. The minimum cash reward for a homicide arrest is $1500.
Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you. To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 52
January 05, 2011
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve metal theft crimes throughout the territory. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
Over the past several weeks, the territory has experienced several incidents involving metal theft, possibly for sale in the scrap market. In St. Croix, graves at the Kingshill Cemetery have been desecrated by having brass grave markers pried off and stolen, including from the grave of a police officer who lost his life in the line of duty. For the sake of the families of the deceased, please tell us what you know. In Frederiksted, two males were caught and arrested after taking heavy copper wiring from a residence. In other cases, wiring has been taken from communications facilities, which could negatively affect any of us throughout the community. Please tell Crime Stoppers what you know about the theft of copper, brass, aluminum, or other metals, including who may be selling or buying stolen metals, and help put these thieves behind bars, where they belong.
Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you. To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .
Since January 2009, Crime Stoppers has received 932 anonymous tips from the community, allowing law enforcement to make 101 arrests and recover 67 illegal weapons. We have also approved $81,167 of rewards, and have paid $34,385 of rewards. Thank you for helping to make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 51
December 29, 2010
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to make an arrest.
St. Croix: In late August 2009, a very large copper potstill and retort were stolen from the Whim Museum grounds. Please help law enforcement identify the thieves who stole this historic part of our heritage. In addition, copper, aluminum and other metals have been stolen from other sources around the island, possibly for their scrap value. The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $750.
St. John: On Sunday, November 7, at about 7:30 p.m. the office of Tropical Shipping at Boyson Inc. was burglarized. The burglars stole a small safe containing $300 cash, some credit cards, and some checks. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of the burglar(s) is $714.
St. Thomas: On Wednesday, December 22 at 9:14 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of Contant, opposite the Old Mill. Upon arrival, they found the body of Preston Francis. Mr. Francis apparently suffered gunshot wounds about his body, and died as a result. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.
Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions. To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website and become a dues-paying member. If you have an unsolved crime you would like Crime Stoppers to feature, send an e-mail to CrimeStoppersVI@gmail.com .
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 50
December 22, 2010
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to put these criminals behind bars.
St. Croix: On November 29 at approximately 9:28 p.m., a 35-year-old male was attacked in Estate Clifton Hills by an unknown male armed with a machete. The attacker was in his 20`s, about 5`5`` tall, and dressed in a green tee shirt and blue jeans. The victim suffered cuts about the shoulder, hand, knees and face. The minimum reward for the arrest of this thug is $900.
St. John: On December 15, a locked residence at 1-1 Estate Grunwald was burglarized between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. Investigation revealed that entry was gained through the Northern sliding glass door. Cash, as well as a gold bracelet and an xps3 Game Box were stolen. The minimum reward for the arrest of this thief is $714.
St. Thomas: On December 17, at about 1:00 p.m. in the area of Calvary Christian Academy, witnesses reported that a black Rasta male apparently got upset about a comment that came from a group of children. He then pulled a gun from his waist and pointed it at the children, which made the children run for their safety. This individual was last seen in the Silver Dollar area. The minimum reward for the arrest of this bully is $900.
Help law enforcement identify and capture these criminals by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you. To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org
Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 12/22/2010:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 12/21/2010.
Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 49
December 15, 2010
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something so law enforcement can identify and arrest these thugs. The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $714 for a burglary, and $900 for an armed robbery.
St. Croix: On November 29 at about 1:00 p.m., a 73-year-old man was robbed of his gold necklace at gunpoint in the parking lot of the IRB building by two black males who were each of medium build and about 5`5`` tall. One was wearing a white shirt and dark pants and the other wore a dark shirt and dark pants. After taking the elderly man’s necklace by force, one robber attempted to shoot the victim, but his gun jammed.
St. John: On November 27 at about 4:30 a.m., a resident at 17 B-1 Estate Enighed was awakened by the sound of a burglar in her bedroom. When she got up to investigate, the burglar left via the sliding glass door and then jumped over the balcony to escape. The burglar gained entrance by scaling the patio and entering via the southwest sliding glass door.
St. Thomas: On December 6 shortly after 8 p.m. while walking on Main Street near Store Tvaer Gade, four young black males came up from behind a male victim, surrounded him, threatened him with a chrome hand gun and ordered him to hand over everything. After robbing him of $600 and his Blackberry Curve, the thugs ran northward toward Virgilio’s.
Crime Stoppers is pleased to report that, since January 2009, your anonymous tips have assisted law enforcement in making 102 arrests, which is more than one per week. Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.
Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 12/15/2010:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 12/14/2010.
Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 48
December 08, 2010
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: On the afternoon of October 22, police officers found 45-year-old James Cuffy dead in his yard in Estate Williams Delight. Detectives are looking for a person of interest who may have information concerning his death. If you know the whereabouts of Ms. Constance “Candy” Allen, a 55-year-old black female, approximately 5`10", and about 260 lbs, please let us know. Her last known address was Estate New Works.
St. John: On November 27 at about 4:30 a.m., a resident at 17 B-1 Estate Enighed was awakened by the sound of a burglar in her bedroom. When she got up to investigate, the burglar left quickly via the sliding glass door and then jumped over the balcony to complete the escape. The burglar had gained entrance by scaling the patio and entering via the southwest sliding glass door. A red leather bag was stolen containing passports, credit cards, and some cash. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714.
St. Thomas: On November 20 at about 3:56 a.m., Aqueel Abdullah was shot and killed by two or more persons in the parking lot adjacent to Wendy’s restaurant. Police have arrested one suspect. Please help identify the remaining suspect(s) and rid our island of such vicious criminals. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.
Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 12/08/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 47
December 01, 2010
Crime Stoppers reminds everyone that this is the time of year when burglars and robbers take advantage of us as we enjoy the festive season and the beauty of our home. Following are three recent examples of crimes that have occurred throughout the territory, where thugs have stolen cash, cars, cell phones, and other valuables.
St. Croix: On November 20 at approximately 10:20 p.m. in Christiansted, two short males, one with dreadlocks, stole the handbags of two females. The robbers left the scene headed east in a black Honda with a rear spoiler, throwing the non-valuable contents of the handbags out the window. The minimum reward for the arrest of a robber is $900.
St. John: On October 25, a residence at 92 Chocolate Hole was locked and secured by its owners around 11 a.m. When they returned 40 minutes later, they discovered that a burglar had broken a window and stolen a black 32-inch Panasonic flat screen TV worth $1,200. This crime tells us that the criminals are watching us and our neighborhoods, so please watch out for criminals. The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714.
St. Thomas: On November 12 at 4:16 a.m. in the area of Polyberg, while stopped at a red light, a man was robbed at gunpoint by two masked gunmen dressed in black with handkerchiefs over their faces. The armed robbers took his ring, threw him out of his vehicle, and drove off in it. The license plate is TDL-988.
It is up to us, the law-abiding citizens of the US Virgin Islands, to help law enforcement identify these criminals and put them where they belong, behind bars. If you know something, say something by submitting a tip on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 46
November 24, 2010
Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these crimes.
St. Croix: In recent days, there have been several arrests of adult males for sexual assaults on females under the age of eighteen. If you have information or knowledge of a young person being sexually assaulted, please tell us, and assist our law enforcement agencies to find and prosecute these predators. The next victim could be your child. The minimum reward is $900, plus the satisfaction of helping to end the harm that sexual molestation is doing to our young.
St. John: On the weekend of October 16, the Gifft Hill School was burglarized, with $4,000 in cash taken. This is an attack against our youngsters and we must protect our schools from such attacks. The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of any cash or property recovered.
St. Thomas: On November 20 at 3:56 a.m., police received a report of shots fired in the parking lot adjacent to Wendy’s restaurant. Upon arrival, police discovered that two individuals were shot. One was identified as Aqueel Abdullah, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. A red Ford F-150 pickup truck was seen speeding from the scene. Help us identify the occupants of that vehicle and rid our island of such vicious criminals. The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.
Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual. If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 11/24/2010:
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