Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 5
February 10, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix: VIPD needs your help to identify the person(s) involved in the homicides of 20-year-old Akeem Lee who was shot on King Street in Frederiksted on January 4, and 31-year-old Gary Gonsalves and 16-year-old Charlesworth Gonsalves Jr. who were shot at Mutual Homes on February 3.  

St. John:  Sometime after 9 p.m. on February 3, a burglar(s) entered a home in Fish Bay while the occupants slept, stealing an iPod.  Please help police identify and arrest the individual(s).   

St. Thomas:  Police need additional information to identify the killer(s) of a male who was shot to death in the area of PMP basketball court on December 19, 2009 at about 5:40 a.m.   

Please help law enforcement to solve not only the four homicides above, but any of the other unsolved homicides in the territory. Your help will provide closure to the victims’ families while sending a message to the lawless element that we no longer tolerate crime in the USVI.   Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  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 is pleased to report they have recently authorized three rewards totaling $3,177.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date.  Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  To join them in the fight against crime, please visit their web site at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues-paying member.

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 4
February 03, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Police have information that many female minors were sexually abused from 1993 to the present in the Estate Clifton Hill area.  If you or someone you know was a victim but don’t want to come forward, please report the assault(s) now through Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line and help law enforcement to protect potential new victims.

St. John:  Please help police to identify the burglar(s) of a residence at 4-16 Chocolate Hole on January 23. Several large items were removed, including a refrigerator, air conditioner, bunk bed, and several power tools. It is assumed that a truck or car was used. 

St. Thomas:  Police need your assistance to solve a homicide on January 26 after 1 p.m. in the area of Lime Street, Tutu. The victim, Mr. George, was shot to death. Please help police solve these senseless murders that are plaguing our community.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  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 thanks the community for the 41 tips received in January.  Your tips are extremely valuable and are keeping law enforcement busy and working overtime to ensure that each one is investigated.  Please note that corruption tips do not go to the agency mentioned in your tip, but they go directly to the FBI and are investigated by the Anti Corruption Task Force.  For more details on what happens to your tips, go to www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click, “How it Works.”

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 3
January 27, 2010

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 2
January 20, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix: There has been a recent spate of shootings that have left two young men dead and several others hospitalized. Help detectives find the perpetrators and put an end to this violence. If you have any information about these killings, please call. The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,250.

St. John: Police are requesting the community`s help in identifying the burglar of a residence on January 11 at 7:15 p.m. at a villa in Maho Bay. The suspect entered the residence through an unlocked door and stole a black purse with a lizard finish that contained three credit cards, a driver`s license, and $700 cash. The minimum reward for an arrest is $714.

St. Thomas: Police need additional information to identify the killer(s) of a male who was shot to death in the area of PMP basketball court on December 19, 2009 at about 5:40 a.m. Please help police identify the killer(s). The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by texting "USVI" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 is pleased to report that in the first half of January we received 23 new tips, several of which should result in arrests. Thank you to the community for making the USVI a better place to live, work, and raise a family. To donate to the rewards fund, please visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues-paying member.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 1
January 13, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On January 3 at about 1:30 a.m., near the Department of Human Services Office on King Street in Frederiksted, Akeem Lee, a 20-year old male, was shot and killed. If you have any information about this senseless murder, please call us.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the killer(s) is $1,250.

St. John:  On January 4 at about 8:20 p.m., a burglar entered the second floor of a villa in Catherineberg. The burglar, described as a black male aged 18 to 25, 5`9” to 6`0”, and wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, took a black patent leather Dooney & Bourke handbag valued at $500, a silver Motorola Razr phone, $1,000 in cash, two credit cards, a driver’s license, and a passport.  Please help police identify and arrest this burglar.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $710 plus 10% of the value of the property recovered. 

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance in solving a rash of home burglaries in the Fortuna and Estate Thomas area. Stolen items include jewelry, money, and electronics. Please help us catch this burglar. The minimum reward for an arrest is $710 plus 10% of the value of the property recovered. 

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  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 now one year old.  Members and their guests are invited to attend one of our three receptions on January 16th, 19th, and 20th.  New members are welcome to join. For details, please visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 52
January 06, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On August 18, 2008 at about 1:40 a.m., residents of Williams Delight reported a number of shots fired.  Police officers found 30-year old Shada Mustafa lying in his front yard with several gunshot wounds.  He was taken to the hospital but later died. Help detectives identify the killer(s). The minimum reward for this arrest is $1,250.

St. John:  On December 27 at about 6:30 p.m., a black backpack containing a woman’s US passport and a black iPhone in an orange case were stolen from a grey Isuzu Trooper while parked at Market Place. The minimum reward for this arrest is $357.

St. Thomas:  On December 25, at about 12:20 a.m. in the area of Silver Dollar Convenience Store, four masked individuals in a white Toyota Camry robbed and then opened fire on a group of people playing dominoes, wounding six individuals.  Help police identify these shooters and get these thugs off the streets.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the four suspects is $2,500

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  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 is pleased to report that in 2009 we received 508 tips.  This is over twice what we expected and we thank the entire community for sending a strong message to criminals in our territory that law-abiding citizens and law enforcement are working to put an end to this crime spree, thus making the USVI a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.  

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 51
December 30, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify the suspects.

St. Croix:  December 20 at about 10:00 p.m., three black males robbed and assaulted three individuals at gun point as they were leaving the Golden Palace Bar on Queen Street in Frederiksted.  One victim was robbed of his gold chain and another was shot several times as he ran away. The three robbers then fled in an easterly direction.  Help police identify these robbers.  The minimum reward for the arrest of these suspects is $892.

St. John:  A robbery occurred at 251 Estate Enighed on December 22 at about 11:40 p.m.  The victim was tied up and robbed at knife point by two Spanish-speaking males who took a large amount of cash from the victim. The minimum reward for the arrest of these robbers is $892.

St. Thomas:  Police need your help in identifying the killer(s) of a male who was shot to death in the area of PMP basketball court on December 19 at about 5:40 a.m.  Please help police identify the killer(s).  The minimum reward for the arrest of the suspect(s) is $1,250.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 has now paid 23 rewards averaging $821 each.  However, we have 24 unclaimed rewards which will expire six months after the award date.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward.  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 12/30/2009:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 50
December 23, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Two teenagers burglarized a Whim residence near Campo Rico on December 17 at about 8:30 a.m., stealing tools, jewelry and cash. When confronted by the owner, the two ran in a westerly direction.  Both were 13 to 15 years old, and slim.  One was about 5`8", wearing blue jeans with short-cropped hair.  The other was about 5`3", wearing dark pants with a white tee shirt over his face.  The minimum reward for the arrest of these two is $1,428.

St. John:  Burglars broke into Breckinridge Custom Homes in Enighed on December 16, stealing two black Dell laptops. The minimum reward for an arrest in this case is $714.  

St. Thomas:  Police need your help in identifying the two males who robbed a man on December 10 at about 9:10 p.m. near Percy`s Bus Stop. The victim was dragged into the parking lot, assaulted at gun point, and robbed of his cell phone and wallet.  The minimum reward for the arrests of these two males is $1,785. 

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 is pleased to report that community tips have produced four arrests and one illegal weapon in the past 30 days.  These arrests resulted in rewards of $2,712.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date.  To donate to the rewards fund, please visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  and become a dues-paying member. 

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 49
December 16, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the homicide of 41-year-old George Cintron of Estate Adventure who was walking with friends along the roadway between Estate Profit and the Bethlehem (Harvey) Housing Community on May 27 at about 11:45 p.m.  He was approached and shot by an unknown person. Witnesses reported a vehicle speeding away from the scene.  Detectives are asking anyone with information on this vehicle, or the person(s) involved, to please call Crime Stoppers.

St. John:  Police need the community’s assistance in identifying the person(s) who broke into a Suzuki Vitara on November 16 at about 8:45 a.m. in the area of Frank Street in Cruz Bay. A Dell laptop, Alpine amplifier, Sony speakers, Clarion equalizer, and other stereo equipment were stolen.

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance in solving a robbery on December 7 at about 10 p.m. in the Beacon Point area. The victim was robbed of a cell phone and money at knife point by a black male. 

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 wishes to thank the community for the 489 tips received to date.  These tips have so far produced 71 arrests and 39 illegal weapons.  We expect many more arrests since there are 323 active investigations in progress, which include 49 homicides.  Please note that 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 - Week 48
December 09, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help in identifying the suspects involved in the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Two males robbed a couple at gunpoint at 1:00 a.m. Saturday November 28 near Fort Christiansvaern.  Both males were described as being 5`7" to 5`9" and weighing 130 to 150 pounds.  One wore a red shirt and jean shorts.  The other wore a black shirt and jean shorts.   The minimum reward for the arrest of these two robbers is $1,250.

St. John:  During the night of November 19 while the occupants slept, a burglar entered a villa in the Serendip area and stole a Motorola cell phone, an HP laptop, and a black leather computer bag.  The minimum reward for the arrest of this burglar is $700. 

St. Thomas:  While playing dominoes in the area of Annas Retreat on November 19 at 10:28 p.m., a male in his twenties heard several shots and then realized that he had been shot.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the shooter is $900.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, the tipster receives a cash reward of up to $2,500 paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. 

Crime Stoppers reminds the community that burglaries increase during the year-end holiday season.  To reduce the chances of being a victim, we strongly suggest you monitor your surroundings and pay close attention to any unfamiliar people or vehicles.  If you have any doubts, jot down a description of the individual(s) plus the car’s make, model, and license number.  We also suggest you keep a camera ready to discretely photograph suspicious individuals and vehicles if possible.

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 47
December 02, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify the persons involved in numerous burglaries throughout the territory over the past several months.  We are seeking the names of the burglars, along with the names of any individuals or businesses who are buying and reselling stolen items. We need to identify and arrest these persons to reduce the level of break-ins in our territory.  The minimum cash reward per arrest for these crimes is $535.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to find and arrest these individuals.  The most recent burglaries are:

St. Croix:  A rash of burglaries in the Estate Carlton and Whim areas in which firearms, computers, tools, jewelry and coins were taken.

St. John:  The Westin Resort on the afternoon of November 22, in which a backpack containing passports, a camera, Prada sunglasses, and money were stolen.

St. Thomas:  A home invasion at Prindsends Gade #43 on November 20 at 8:15 p.m. in which two masked males entered the residence, assaulted the victim, and stole $300 cash, an Acer Laptop, and two cell phones.

 Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 is pleased to report that your tips have now resulted in 69 arrests, confiscation of 38 illegal weapons, the recovery of over $52,000 of drugs and stolen property, and the authorization of 56 rewards averaging $824 each.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date.  To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues paying member.

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 46
November 25, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Detectives are requesting your assistance in identifying and arresting the person(s) who vandalized and set fire to several vehicles at Olympic Rent- A-Car in Estate Richmond.  This fire occurred between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on November 1.  If you saw anybody around the premises during that time, please call with the details and help put an end to these wonton acts of vandalism occurring too often in our community.  Let us help VIPD capture these culprits.

Broadcast Media, we have recorded a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) dated 03/03/2009. Both the English and Spanish version .MP3 files can be downloaded from our Media Coverage page. Thank you for your support!

St. John:  Police are requesting assistance in solving two burglaries in Glucksberg.  On November 17, a knife, $150 of silver coins, and a green army surplus bag with the name Lauren Mayers were taken.  On November 18, a jar of coins and a green digital camera were stolen.  If you saw anything suspicious on either day or see any of the stolen property, please call immediately.

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting the community`s assistance in identifying the person(s) who have been burglarizing homes in the Smith Bay and Peterborg areas. Be on the lookout for suspicious individuals and vehicles in these areas. Several items have been taken from residences, including electronics, money, and jewelry.  If anyone approaches you with these types of items for sale, please call Crime Stoppers with the details.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting "USVI" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 is pleased to report your tips have recently resulted in four more arrests and several more reward authorizations.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date. 

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 45
November 18, 2009

Crime Stoppers wants to thank all of the honest, hardworking employees of the Virgin Islands government for their dedication in performing their duties with integrity and respect.  However, we recognize that there are instances of corruption within our government agencies.  The Virgin Islands Department of Justice, in its effort to combat public corruption, is investigating fraudulent activity within the Internal Revenue Bureau.  The Department of Justice, through Crime Stoppers, is offering cash rewards of $1000 to each tipster whose information leads to the arrest of any person engaged in possible criminal activity within or related to the Internal Revenue Bureau.  If you think you have any information about any such illegal activities, please submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. 

If your information leads to an arrest, but does not qualify for the $1000 rewards mentioned above, Crime Stoppers will still pay our regular rewards of $100 to $2500 for any information that leads to the arrest of anyone involved in any illegal activity in the territory.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve a case.

Members of the Community can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting "USVI" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Crime Stoppers is pleased to report that the community`s tips have now lead to 65 arrests in the territory.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date.  If you have an unsolved crime you would like Crime Stoppers to feature, please send an e-mail to CrimeStoppersVI@gmail.com .  To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues paying member. 

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Broadcast Media, we have recorded a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) dated 03/03/2009. Both the English and Spanish version .MP3 files can be downloaded from our Media Coverage page. Thank you for your support!

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 44
November 11, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On November 2 St. Croix incurred its 19^th homicide of the year. Many of the victims were males under the age of 25.  Please help stop this carnage. If you have any information or know who was involved in any of the unsolved homicides, please call so detectives can find the killers and bring closure to the many families affected by these deaths.

St. John:  Police are requesting assistance in solving a daylight burglary that occurred in the area of Enighed on October 20.  A large amount of jewelry was taken plus clothing and an iPod. If you have any information about this burglary or the whereabouts of the stolen items, please call.

 St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance in solving a homicide that occurred on October 31 at about 9:20 pm in the area of Anna’s Retreat. A male was shot in the stomach and died of his injuries. If you have any information that might help solve this killing, please call immediately.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 is pleased to report that we have now authorized 54 rewards totaling $42,699.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date.  To contribute to the rewards fund, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues paying member. 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 11/11/2009:
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Broadcast Media, we have recorded a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) dated 03/03/2009. Both the English and Spanish version .MP3 files can be downloaded from our Media Coverage page. Thank you for your support!

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 43
November 04, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Wednesday, October 21, about 10:00 p.m., a 55-year old man walking to his home in Whites Bay was brutally attacked and robbed at gun point by three men in the vicinity of Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion. Two attackers were described as slim, and one as heavy-set.  All three men were about 21 to 25 years of age.  If you heard any unusual noises, saw people in the area, or know anything about this attack, please call immediately.

St. John:  Police are requesting information concerning a burglary on Monday, October 26, in Francis Bay Estate. The burglar(s) entered through a window and stole a silver 17 inch Apple PowerBook laptop computer valued at $3,500. If you know anything about this burglary or the current location of the laptop, please call.

 St. Thomas:  Police are requesting help in solving a double homicide that occurred on Saturday, October 31 at 3:43 a.m. in the area of Back Street by Coiffure`s. Two males were shot several times while in a vehicle and died at the scene. If you have any information concerning these two killings, please call.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 managed entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues paying member.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 11/04/2009:
CSUSVI 11.04.2009 English .mp3
CSUSVI 11.04.2009 Spanish.mp3
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Broadcast Media, we have recorded a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) dated 03/03/2009. Both the English and Spanish version .MP3 files can be downloaded from our Media Coverage page. Thank you for your support!

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 42
October 28, 2009

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 42
October 28, 2009

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 41
October 21, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  During the late evening of September 30, 2007, Corrections Officer Davidson James died of multiple gunshots wounds after being ambushed at the gate of his home in Estate Smithfield.  Detectives are asking for your assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for this vicious attack.  Please help bring closure to this case for his family and friends while sending a message to the criminal element that crime is no longer tolerated in the VI.

St. John:  Police are asking for the community`s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for the homicide of Mr. Juan Ayala, owner of Cap`s Place in Cruz Bay, who was killed on January 5, 2009 at his home in Estate Pastory.  He was shot multiple times. If you have information on this murder, make the anonymous phone call to Crime Stoppers.

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance in identifying two black males who robbed a residence in the area of 56-67 Frydendahl, Smith Bay at about 1:00pm on Friday, October 16.  The two men entered the residence, pointed guns at a female and her infant child, and demanded jewelry and money. Please help police identify and arrest these two thugs.  

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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. 

If you have an unsolved crime you would like Crime Stoppers to feature, send an e-mail to CrimeStoppersVI@gmail.com . 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 10/21/2009:
CSUSVI 10.21.2009 English.mp3
CSUSVI 10.21.2009 Spanish.mp3
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right-click the link and "Save Target As...")

Broadcast Media, we have recorded a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) dated 03/03/2009.  Both the English and Spanish version .MP3 files can be downloaded from our Media Coverage page.  Thank you for your support!

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 40
October 14, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Recently, St. Croix and the Territory have had numerous reports of sexual abuse of children.  VIPD Detectives are asking for your assistance to expose all incidents of sexual abuse.  If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse and are afraid to report the incident to police, please report it anonymously through Crime Stoppers giving the name of the abuser, and the date(s) and time(s) when the abuse took place.  There is no statute of limitations on sexual abuse.

St. John:  Police are asking for the community`s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for the homicide of Mr. Juan Ayala, owner of Cap`s Place in Cruz Bay, who was found dead on January 5, 2009 at his home in Estate Pastory.  He was shot multiple times; if you have information on this murder, please make the anonymous phone call to Crime Stoppers.

St. Thomas:  On Saturday, August 22 at 4:22 a.m., 31-year-old Jesse Smalls was killed by gunshots on his birthday in Smith Bay near Club Lexus at Coki Point Plaza.  Police know there were people in the area and they need your help to identify the killer(s). Jesse’s family also thanks you for your help. 

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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. 

To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues paying member. 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 10/14/2009:
CSUSVI 10.14.2009 English.mp3
CSUSVI 10.14.2009 Spanish.mp3
(To download a copy of this .mp3 file, 
right-click the link and "Save Target As...")

Broadcast Media, we have recorded a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) dated 03/03/2009.  Both the English and Spanish version .MP3 files can be downloaded from our Media Coverage page.  Thank you for your support!

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help - Week 39
October 07, 2009

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Detectives are seeking information about the person(s) involved in the robbery at the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on Monday, August 16, at approximately 12:00 noon.  Police suspect the perpetrators were also in the area that morning. 

St. John:  Police are seeking your assistance in solving a daylight burglary that occurred on Wednesday, September 30, in the area of Villa Carib in Chocolate Hole. Electronics were removed from a residence, including several iPods.  Please help police identify the burglars and recover the electronics.

St. Thomas:  On Friday, September 25 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., a residence was burglarized in Estate Nadir, in the area of the horse track. A large amount of cash and jewelry were taken. Police need your help to identify the burglars and to recover the jewelry. 

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 is pleased to report that, since January, they have authorized over 50 rewards totaling $41,199.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date.  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 at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues paying member.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 10/07/2009:
CSUSVI 10.07.2009 English.mp3
CSUSVI 10.07.2009 Spanish.mp3
(To download a copy of this .mp3 file, 
right-click the link and "Save Target As...")

Broadcast Media, we have recorded a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) dated 03/03/2009.  Both the English and Spanish version .MP3 files can be downloaded from our Media Coverage page.  Thank you for your support!