Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 36
September 17, 2014

Crime Stoppers empowers you to make your neighborhoods safer by reporting information while remaining totally anonymous. We understand that some people are still skeptical as to how we keep you anonymous. To learn how we do this, visit   www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on How It Works.  If you know something, say something.

St. John:   On July 15th at about 5:50 p.m. officers received a call that a burglary had occurred at 2-2 Susannaberg. The complainant stated that he secured his residence at approximately 10:00 a. m. and returned at about 5:40 p.m. to find that a screen on the western side of the home`s roof had been cut. The perpetrator stole a black iPod and exited through the western sliding glass doors.

St. Croix:  The island has been affected by recent daylight and evening robberies and carjackings across the island. Most recently, a daylight robbery took place in Frederiksted on Thursday, September 11th. In each incident, the perpetrators were described as wearing dark clothing with tee shirts over their faces, and using handguns. Most importantly, several were described as possibly being teenagers. Call, text, or email any information you may have concerning the identity of the criminals. Please help identify the perpetrators of these, or any robberies or carjackings.

St. Thomas:  On Thursday, August 28^th, at 7:30 a.m. three masked men robbed a victim at gunpoint of over $100 in the area of Wimmelskafts Gade (Back Street). If you know something, say something. Help put these criminals behind bars where they belong.

Tell us what you know about these, or any other crimes, at  www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, in addition to having made your home a safer place, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. Please note: our technology makes it impossible for anyone, including Crime Stoppers, to find out who submitted a tip. To learn how we do this, visit  www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on How It Works.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 35
September 10, 2014

Crime Stoppers thanks you for making a difference in the US Virgin Islands. Continue to make the USVI one of the safest places in the world to live, work, and raise a family. To make sure that no crime goes unsolved, everyone needs to speak up. If you know something, say something. Doing so will help law enforcement solve more crimes.

St. John:  On Monday, August 25^th at about 7:35 a.m., a citizen reported at the Leander Jurgen Command that someone stole the four wheels of her daughter`s vehicle, a red Ford Focus, while it was parked in the Enighed Pond parking lot.

St. Thomas: On September 4^th at 4:00 a.m. in the area of Oswald Harris Court, 26-year-old Keithroy Caines was killed by a shot to the head. The police are seeking information on this senseless homicide. If you saw or heard anything, say something, no matter how insignificant as it might seem. It might be just what the police needs to solve the crime.

St. Croix: During the past several days St. Croix has experienced a number of robberies and carjackings. One attempted carjacking occurred as recently as Wednesday evening, Sept. 3rd, and a robbery on Thursday, the night of Sept. 4th. The suspects were described as wearing dark clothing with tee shirts over their faces, and using handguns. Most importantly, several were described as possibly being teenagers. Call, text, or email any information you may have concerning the identity of the criminals.  Please help identify the perpetrators of these, or any robberies or carjackings, and help put an end to these incidents before you or a relative becomes seriously harmed in a similar crime. 

Continue to help make our islands a safer place to live and visit by telling us what you know about these, or any other crimes. Go to  www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Your tips are completely anonymous. 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

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 34
September 03, 2014

Crime Stoppers empowers you to make your neighborhoods safer by reporting information anonymously. Visit   www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org   and click on   How It Works . If you know something, say something, as your information, no matter how small, might be just what law enforcement needs to solve a crime.

St. Thomas:   Tuesday, August 19th around 4:00 a.m. a thirty-two year old male was stabbed in the stomach and arm while walking in the area of Kronprindsens Gade near Club 75. He doesn`t know who stabbed him. VI Police needs your help. If you know something, please say something.

St. John:   On August 29th, 2014 at about  7:45 p.m.  officers were dispatched to #16-4 Estate Adrian regarding a third degree burglary. The complainant left his home secured around  11:30 a.m. and returned around  7:30 p.m . The suspect entered and exited the residence through the south east window. Items taken were: $1,500.00 in cash; a gold Gucci hand chain with estimated value at $300.00; and 1 pair of gold Dora earrings estimated value $400.00.

Territorywide: Police are reminding residents that criminals are always waiting for the opportunity to commit crimes. Don`t give them that opportunity!  When fueling your vehicle, roll up the windows, and lock the doors before going inside the business to pay. Never leave your keys in the ignition or your car running while you step away "just for a minute" because a minute is all a criminal needs to steal your vehicle. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If you see any suspicious activity, anywhere at any time, call 911 and let police determine if there is any threat to the public.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes. 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. The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.    For an assault suspect it is $900.    For a fugitive it is $347.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 33
August 27, 2014

You and Crime Stoppers are a crime-fighting team helping law enforcement control crime. If you know something, say something. Help take crime off our streets and out of our communities.

The VIPD and our federal law enforcement partners continue to reduce the number of illegal guns in the territory through investigations and conducting traffic stops, but they cannot be completely effective without the help of the community. If you know someone who has an illegal gun in his or her possession please notify police or call Crime Stoppers. Please provide information on where the weapon is kept, whether it is on the person, stuck in his waistband, in a vehicle, or a residence.  Please be as specific as you can. Do your part and help the VIPD take guns off the streets before another person is injured or killed. Crime Stoppers pays $357 for every illegal weapon recovered as a result of an anonymous tip.

St. John:   On August 21^st about 12:20 p.m., police officers received a call regarding a burglary at Z3 Fish Bay that occurred between August 16^th and August 21^st. A jukebox, speakers, and two end tables were stolen from the home. You can go to our website for photos of the stolen items.  Please tell us what you may know about this burglary.

St. Thomas:  On Wednesday, July 30^th at 3:50 p.m., a man received a phone call from a stranger claiming to be one of his nephews. The caller informed him that he was at the Roy L. Schneider Hospital`s Emergency Room as the result of an accident. The caller convinced him to purchase several Go Phone re-fill cards in excess of $100. The Insular Investigation Bureau is seeking your help in providing information. Please call 774-3942, 911 or Crime Stoppers. View " Inside the Grandparent Scam: Con Artist Reveals All" on YouTube for more information.

These crimes could easily have happened to you. Please tell us what you know about these, or any other crimes, at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Or text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 25
July 02, 2014

Crime Stoppers empowers you to make your neighborhoods safer by reporting information while remaining totally anonymous. We understand that some people are still skeptical as to how we keep you anonymous. To learn how we do this, visit  www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  and click on How It Works. If you know something, say something, as law enforcement needs to know what you know. 

St. John:  On Wednesday, June 18^th police received a report of a grand larceny. A black Samsung Galaxy tablet was stolen from a black Jeep in the area of Oppenheimer Beach by the gate between the hours of noon and 5:55 p.m. Please help police solve this case.  

St. Thomas:  The police still need your help with this case. On Friday, April 11^th at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a call for multiple shots fired in Anna’s Retreat, adjacent to the Tutu Hi-Rise housing community. When police arrived they discovered that the driver and passenger of a blue Suzuki Esteem had been shot multiple times, and died. The victims were later identified as 20-year-old Jaquan Murrell and 18-year-old Tiquana Petty. 

St. Croix:  On Wednesday, June 18^th at about 11:50 p.m. in the Estate Williams Delight area, residents reported to 911 that gunshots were fired in the area.  Police officers responded and found 25-year-old Akil Abdul Jamal Braffit lying unresponsive on the ground. We are asking you to help bring the person or persons responsible for his death to justice.  Tell us what you know, this information could help capture the persons involved and may save the life of someone else.  If you were in the area and saw anyone lurking about or running away from the scene after shots were fired, please do the right thing and let us or the police know.

Continue to help make our islands a safer place to live and visit by telling us what you know about these, or any other crimes, at   www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1500. Our maximum reward is $2,500.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 24
June 25, 2014

Crime Stoppers is asking you to continue to help make the Virgin Islands a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.  If you know something, say something as the cost of all crime is ultimately paid for by the law-abiding citizens via higher prices and higher taxes. 

St. John: On Monday, June 16^th at 12:45 p.m., police received a report about a burglary at Calabash Boom. The complainant stated that the apartment was broken into and several items were stolen, including a box spring and a mattress. Other items were moved around. The suspects used a truck or a vehicle large enough to haul the stolen items. Please help police in solving this case.

St. Thomas: On Saturday, June 7^th at 2:30 p.m., a 40-year-old man was in the area of Windward Passage where he met an unidentified man to pick up a package. He was handed a bag with what appeared to contain counterfeit money and other illegal items. A fight erupted when he refused to accept the bag, and the other man fired shots.  Although he was not shot, he did sustain a stab wound from his own knife when he fell on the ground.

St. Croix: On Saturday, June 14^th at about 10:00 p.m., a 911 operator was notified that three people were injured in a shooting at Aureo Diaz housing community. The three residents of the apartment were shot through the door by an undetermined number of assailants. If you were in this housing community and observed anyone with a gun, or running away from the apartment, or you might know the perpetrators, please let us know. Please help put an end to senseless violent acts in our communities. 

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), or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your anonymous 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 .

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 23
June 18, 2014

Step up and be part of the solution. Help make sure that in the US Virgin Islands no crime goes unsolved. If you know something, say something.

St. Croix: Burglaries increase as schools close for the summer. And, as families go off-island for their vacations, hard-working residents may become victims of burglaries and break-ins. Report any suspicious activity. It is a known fact that police catch burglars when people call 911.

Some examples of when to call:

     When someone knocks on your door and has no valid reason for being in the area, note their appearance, then call 911. 

     When you see a suspicious person in front of a house using their cell phone, assume that person is the lookout for a burglary in progress, then call 911. 

     When you see a slow-driving, suspicious car in your neighborhood, with the driver looking around, pay attention to the vehicle type, color, make, and description of the occupants. Then call 911.  

     Lastly, report what you know about perpetrators who have committed burglaries and the people or businesses who are buying the stolen goods.

St. Thomas: On Tuesday, June 10th at 2:30 a.m. a female caught a ride from an unknown black male in an area unknown to her. The woman was taken to a beach where she was raped by the driver. The victim stated no weapon was used.

St. John: Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:15 pm on June 9th. This incident took place in the Coral Bay area of Cases by the Sea and Island Blues. A male was shot and transported to the Clinic. Please tell police what you know about this incident.

Make a difference. Make the call. Make your neighborhood a safer community. Tell us what you know about these, or any other crimes, at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 6, Week 22
June 11, 2014

Crime Stoppers empowers you to make your neighborhoods safer by reporting information while remaining totally anonymous.

We understand that some people are still skeptical as to how we keep you anonymous. To learn how we do this, visit ww.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on How It Works. If you know something, say something. Law enforcement needs to know what you know.

St. John:  On June 3^rd at 6:00 p.m. police received a report of a burglary that occurred at #1U2B Bethany. This break-in occurred between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. the same day. Several items were stolen, including a Play Station 3, Maui Jim sunglasses, and a checkbook. Please tell us what you may know about this crime. 

St. Thomas: On April 3 ^rd at about 7:45 a.m., Mr. Joseph Brookes was seen driving westward on Julian Jackson Drive. Earlier that morning Mr. Brookes told his son that he would be going fishing down by Stumpy Bay. Mr. Joseph Brookes has not been seen since then. Anyone with information relevant to Mr. Joseph Brookes` disappearance, please contact the VIPD Major Crimes Unit at 340-642-8449 ,  911 , or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

St. Croix: On June 4^th at about 10:00 p.m., two males with tee shirts covering their faces robbed the Mountain Gas Station in Frederiksted. Both men pointed hand guns at workers and a customer, and robbed them. The victims complied and gave the suspects an undisclosed amount of money and cell phones. If you were in the area and saw anything suspicious, like anyone lurking around the business, running away from the business, or know anyone who might have been involved in the robbery, please do the right thing and let the police know.

Continue to help make our islands a safer place to live and visit by telling us what you know about these, or any other crimes, at  www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

You can also text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 

All three of these methods will keep you anonymous.

If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward according to your instructions.

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 21
June 04, 2014

Please continue to speak up so the US Virgin Islands becomes one of the safest places in the world to live, work, and raise a family. If you know something, say something. Make sure no crime goes unsolved. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve the following cases.

St. John: Police received two reports on May 13th that between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. two spare tires were removed from two Jeep Wranglers. These vehicles were parked in the area of Lind Trail and Jumbie Bay on North Shore Road. Please help police solve this crime.

St. Thomas: On Saturday, May 24th at 8:00 p.m., two black males dressed in all black entered the Nidal`s Grocery Store in Estate Dorothea. Both men pointed hand guns at patrons while demanding money. The victims complied and gave the suspects money in excess of $100.  A cell phone was taken from of the victims. If you know who these two suspects are, please do the right thing and let us or the police know.

St. Croix:  Twenty nine-year-old Curdellios Monchary left his home on Sunday, May 4th around 7:00 p.m. He was reported missing at about 9:30 the following morning. That same morning concerned citizens reported seeing a body floating in the water just south of Rainbow Beach in Frederiksted, and at 10:30 a.m. police recovered Mr. Monchary’s body. Please tell us if you saw him anywhere during the hours he was missing.  Any information you can provide might help the police solve this case.

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 20
May 28, 2014

Crime Stoppers empowers you, the law-abiding public, to make your neighborhoods, schools, and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. If you know something, say something. Help law enforcement solve cases with what you know. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed to identify and arrest the criminals involved in the following crimes.

St. Croix: Repeating a cold case. On Monday, November 5th, 2012 at about 2:00 p.m. police were dispatched to East Scenic Road where they discovered an unresponsive male lying in a grassy area. The male was later identified as 16-year-old Emory Christopher of Estate Mt. Pleasant. When found he was fully dressed, wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, white ankle socks, and black sneakers. He was last seen in the Lorraine Village-Mutual Homes Housing area. Help police find who is responsible for this young man`s death. His family and friends need closure.

St. John:On May 18th, 2014 police received a report of a burglary that occurred between  2:00  p.m. and 4:00 p.m. that day at 259 Estate Enighed. The complainant reported that someone entered the apartment through a window and stole a large amount of money while they were out only for two hours. Please help police solve this crime.

St. Thomas: Help solve this cold case. On Friday, September 7th, 2012, at 10:30 p.m. in the Anna’s Retreat area, a male, identified as 30-year-old David Payne, was found lying motionless and unresponsive near the entrance to his residence. Mr. Payne died from multiple gunshot wounds. Tell us what you may know about this senseless killing.

Help make our community a safer place to live. Submit information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org , or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward, paid according to your instructions. The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.  For an assault suspect it is $900. For a fugitive it is $347.

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 19
May 21, 2014

Crime Stoppers would like to ask you to help make the US Virgin Islands one of the safest places in the world to live, work, and raise a family. To do that, we have to make sure that no crime goes unsolved and to do that, everyone needs to speak up. If you know something, say something.

St. John: On May 13^th police received a report of a burglary in the area of 3ABG Cruz Bay.  The burglary occurred between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The suspect or suspects entered the residence through a door and stole several items, including an iPhone and a large sum of money. Please help police solve this crime.

St. Croix: On Wednesday, July 3^rd 2013 around noon, 17-year-old Rosalie Figueroa left her apartment in the Lagoon Housing Complex in Frederiksted. Police found her body the next day in a swimming pool on the north side of the island. The medical examiner reported that Ms. Figueroa died as a result of asphyxiation the same day she left her home. Please tell us what you know, to include if you saw her, what direction she may have walked, if she got into a vehicle, if she used any other mode of transportation, or if you saw her anywhere between noon on July 3rd and noon July 4th. Please help police solve this cold case and help bring closure to her family.

St. Thomas: On Thursday, May 1^st during the early morning, a male observed a group of people running while he was at J`ouvert dancing in the area of the Fort Christian parking lot. The man stated that he felt a sudden thump on left side of his body; he was stabbed on the left side of his chest area.

Tell us what you know about these crimes, at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 6, Week 18
May 14, 2014

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 6, Week 17
May 07, 2014

Crime Stoppers is asking you to continue to help law enforcement make the Virgin Islands a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.  If you know something, say something as the cost of all crime is ultimately paid for by the law-abiding citizens of the community..

St. Thomas: On May 1st at about 12:35 a.m., police responded to a call for shots fired in Estate Bovoni near the Gas Works Service Station and School Bus Inc. Upon arrival police discovered the lifeless body of a black male slumped over in the driver’s seat of a Jeep that still had the engine running and lights on. The driver, about 38 to 44 years of age, was shot to death. His identification is being withheld pending notification and identification by his next of kin. If you know anything about this homicide, please tell us.

St. John:  On April 24th at about 7:30 a.m., police received a report that the Shipwreck Landing Bar and Restaurant in Coral Bay was broken into. The break-in occurred between midnight and 7:00 a.m. The safe was also broken into but had been left empty so there was nothing to steal. Please help police and tell us what you know about this incident.

St. Croix: On Saturday, April 19th a 32-year-old male was shot and killed at the Frontline Bar and Restaurant in Estate Calquhoun. A police officer who was present was also shot when he attempted to intervene in the argument that led to the first shooting. Later officers confiscated several illegal guns that were present at the crime scene. We need your help to stop the influx of guns into the Territory. If you know how they are entering our borders, please let us know.

Report these, or any other crimes, at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1500. Our maximum reward is $2,500. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will be paid a cash reward according to your instructions.

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