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 5, Week 8
March 06, 2013
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.
St. Croix: On Wednesday, February 13, about 8:50 a.m., Quisqueyana, a money transfer agency located west of the Jiffy Mart in the Bassin Triangle area, was robbed by an armed male. He forced his way in just as an employee had finished serving a customer and was closing the door. Police believe the customer may have been an accomplice. The robber is light skinned, about 5`9” tall, and was wearing a black hoodie and a gray mask. The possible dark-skinned male accomplice is about 5’9” tall, has long braids or dreadlocks, was wearing a white t-shirt, and was clean shaven. The two were last seen running through the Bassin Triangle Apartment Complex. Tell us what you know about this robbery.
St. John: On Saturday, March 2, about 4:00 p.m., a man parked his vehicle in the area of Annaberg. When he returned an hour later he discovered someone had removed the hard top cover from the passenger side of his silver Jeep Wrangler and stolen $350.00 from his wallet.
St. Thomas: On Friday, February 8, about 10:45 p.m., an employee of Texas Pit BBQ was driving his car near the rear parking area of the business’s storage facility when two armed, masked individuals, wearing all black, pointed what appeared to be an AK-47 in his face and said "get out of the car, turn around, and walk." He complied. The carjackers then drove away with Texas Pit’s bank deposit in an eastern direction, firing a single shot as they left.
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. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of an armed robber is $900 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 5, Week 7
February 27, 2013
Crime Stoppers empowers you, the law abiding citizens, to make your neighborhoods, schools and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. If you know something, say something as law enforcement needs to know 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: On Saturday, February 16 at 3:15 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the David Hamilton Jackson Terrace housing community. Upon arrival they found a man lying unresponsive on the ground. The victim, a 23-year old male resident of the Bassin Triangle area, died as a result of several gunshot wounds. The shooter was described as a masked Hispanic male. Tell us what you know about this homicide. The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.
St. John: On Tuesday, January 1 at 1:00 a.m. at The Sports Bar located in the Lumber Yard, a man was standing near the restroom when another man exited the restroom and passed close to him. He felt a sharp object move against and across his body; when he checked himself, he discovered he had been cut in the upper left side of his body. Tell us what you know about this incident. The minimum reward for the arrest of the man with the knife is $900.
St. Thomas: On Tuesday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m., a man discovered that someone had stolen his Ralph Lauren 18-carat gold Rose Stirrup Swiss watch, valued at $17,000, from his home in the area of Bakkeroe. Help police locate the watch and the person who stole it. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500
Your tips are making a difference. 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).
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 5, Week 6
February 20, 2013
Crime Stoppers empowers you, the law abiding citizens, to make your neighborhoods, schools and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. If you know something, say something.
St. Croix: In the past two weeks, the Castle Burke area has been plagued with robberies and burglaries. The victims of these crimes are the most vulnerable: our young and our elderly. In one incident, two minors were accosted in the area of the bus shanty by two males with a gun. In others, several homes occupied by elderly people were burglarized. The crimes have occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The suspects have been described as a young black male and a young Hispanic male, using a dark colored older model Jeep or Ford SUV and a small green pick-up truck. Help police identify and arrest these criminals.
St. John: On Thursday, November 29, 2012 at about 10:00 a.m., a woman placed her wedding ring on the sink in the bathroom at Grande Bay Resort while she washed her hands. At 3:00 p.m. she realized she had left her ring in the bathroom and went back to get it, but it was gone. The ring, valued at $10,000, has a 3-carat center stone set in white gold with 1.8 carats of circular diamonds throughout the band. Help the police find this ring.
St. Thomas: On Tuesday, January 29th at 5:00 p.m., a woman returned to her home in Estate Hull Bay and discovered it had been burglarized. The burglars(s) stole four 18-carat gold chains that were engraved with the initials “B Q S J”, $100 in cash, and the alarm system, including cameras. Tell us what you know about this burglary.
Continue to help make our islands become 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). 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 5, Week 5
February 13, 2013
Crime prevention is up to all of us. We will not see a significant reduction in crime until everyone comes forward with what they know. Crime Stoppers allows you to do that anonymously, with no fear of retaliation and without having to testify in a court of law. If you know something, say something.
St. Croix: On Sunday, January 6 at about 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a call about a gunshot victim in the vicinity of B-24 Mutual Homes. The victim stated he was removing items from his car after arriving home with his girlfriend and children. He then heard a car drive up and several shots were fired at him; he sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and was unable to describe the suspects. Help identify the shooters.
St. John: On Saturday, January 12 at 11:30 a.m., a woman returned to her home in Estate Enighed and discovered her Chase ATM card and $1,000 cash had been stolen from her bedroom. Help police identify the thief(s) by telling us what you may know.
St. Thomas: On Monday, January 28 at about midnight, a man returned to his home in the area of Anna`s Retreat. While at his front door he was shot several times. The shooters then stole his large gold chain with a gold lion head pendant, and a large gold bracelet. Two individual have been arrested but detectives believe more may be involved.
Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our islands become 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). 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 cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. For the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting it is $900. Our maximum reward is $2,500.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 5, Week 4
February 06, 2013
Power Theft, known as the silent crime, is not a victimless crime. Theft of electricity and water increases everyone’s rates so the honest customers end up paying for the stolen utilities. Reducing this theft is an excellent example of how you can cut the cost of your WAPA bill while helping your fellow citizens do the same.
Anyone trying to cause a meter to stop, to under register, or to be bypassed is stealing power. Tampering with a meter is a crime in the Virgin Islands. Punishment includes fines up to $5,000 and/or a jail sentence of up to one year. WAPA does prosecute, as evidenced by successful criminal prosecutions that required power thieves to pay heavy fines and repay hundreds of thousands of dollars which represented the cost of the stolen power. Cutting and stealing power lines is also a criminal act that carries very stiff consequences, which can include loss of limbs or life from electrocution. It is very dangerous!
Be part of the solution. Crime Stoppers urges V.I. residents to report suspected power and water thefts. We also encourage you to report those who might be making power theft possible. All that is needed is the address where you believe the theft is occurring and a brief description of what leads you to this conclusion. To report a suspected theft call WAPA’s Internal Audit Revenue Assurance Division at 340-715-6563 or send an email to reportservicetheft@viwapa.vi . In the event you feel a need to remain anonymous, tell us what you know 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 turns out to be correct, you will receive a reward to be paid according to your instructions. The minimum reward is $357 plus 10% of WAPA’s estimate of the value of the stolen power or water. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. You can also help by contributing to the Crime Stoppers reward fund. For details please go to our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on “Support Us”.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 5, Week 3
January 30, 2013
Crime Stoppers empowers you, the law abiding citizens, to make your neighborhoods, schools and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. If you know something, say something as law enforcement needs to know what you know. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed to help bring closure to these cases.
St. Croix: Nineteen-year-old Musa-Raji Sharmouj was reported missing by his family on April 9, 2011. He was last seen by family members on April 6. Mr. Sharmouj is of Middle Eastern descent, is 5`11"; has short black hair, sideburns, a beard, and hazel eyes. He was last seen in the area of Consumer`s Gas Station.
St. John: On Thursday, October 13, 2011, the family of 21-year-old Seara Samantha James filed a missing person report on her disappearance. Lab results have now confirmed that the skeletal remains found on St. John in August of 2012 belong to Ms. James. If you know how she died, please tell us.
St. Thomas: On Sunday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m., police received calls of shots fired in the area of Hospital Ground. When police arrived at the scene, they found 24-year-old Lucas Reid Jr. in a blue Honda Civic with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He was motionless and unresponsive.
Tell us what you know so law enforcement can bring closure to the family and friends of these three victims. Submit your information on these or any other crimes, even crimes that you heard may occur, at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 reward to be paid according to your instructions. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500. Please note: our technology makes it impossible for anyone to find out who submitted a tip. To learn how we do this, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on How It Works.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 5, Week 2
January 23, 2013
Crime Stoppers pays. Let’s make sure that crime doesn’t pay. If you know something, say something as law enforcement cannot control crime without the assistance of the community. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: On Saturday, January 5th between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., a residence at 39 Estate Diamond was burglarized. Items stolen include a Mac Book Pro 13” silver laptop computer and over $5,000 worth of jewelry. For a complete list of the stolen jewelry, click on “Crime of the Week” on our website.
St. John: On Thursday, December 13th at 9:00 a.m., a couple staying at the Westin Resort discovered several of their personal belongings had been stolen from their suite. The items stolen include a woman’s John Hardy bracelet and Maui Jim shades, and a man’s Essa Kawaja watch. Total retail value of the stolen items is over $11,000.
St. Thomas: On Saturday, December 8th at 3:50 a.m., police officers responded to a call of shots fired in the vicinity of the Metropolis Night Club and Doctor`s Choice Pharmacy in the Sub Base area. The officers were advised that a volley of gunfire erupted between at least two shooters and that a male victim was being transported to the RLSH Medical Center. The victim, Keith Dawson Jr., died at the hospital from a gunshot wound.
The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our community become a safer place to live by telling us what you know about 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 tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a 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 5, Week 1
January 16, 2013
January is Crime Stoppers’ anniversary month, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped the program succeed for the past four years:
· The many volunteers who operate the program, none of whom receive a salary.
· The media who advertise, as a community service, our weekly request for information on crimes.
· You, the citizens of the territory, who provided the 1682 anonymous crime tips over the last four years.
· The men and women of the various law enforcement agencies who worked your tips.
· The almost 400 citizens and businesses who donated the funds needed to cover the expenses of running the program and paying the rewards, which is our single largest expense.
Thanks to all of you for making Crime Stoppers a very successful organization. You have made a substantial and positive difference in the community over the last four years with your tips producing 176 additional arrests while taking 90 illegal weapons off the streets and recovering over $134,000 worth of stolen cash and property. Fifty eight tipsters received over $55,000 in cash rewards from Crime Stoppers, and not one of them had their identity revealed.
Not included in the above statistics are the crimes, including several homicides, that your tips allowed law enforcement to prevent from occurring. We know there will always be a criminal element among us but we also know that by telling us what you know you have made the Virgin Islands a safer place. Once again, THANK YOU.
What do we still need? More tips, more volunteers, and more financial supporters.
For details on how to become a member or sponsor, please go to our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on “Support Us”.
If you would like to volunteer, e-mail us at crimestoppersvi@gmail.com.
To submit a tip, log on to www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text your tip to “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
If you know something, say something. Your tips are completely anonymous, and our stateside operators speak several languages.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 52
January 09, 2013
Crime Stoppers is asking you to continue to help law enforcement control crime. If you know something, say something as the cost of all crime is ultimately paid by the law abiding citizens of the community via higher prices and higher taxes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: The men and women of VIPD wish to thank the public for the 144 tips provided in 2012. Your tips were very helpful and so far have led to 15 additional arrests. Once again, thank you and please keep the information coming.
St. John: On Sunday, December 23rd at 4:45 p.m., a man went to the restroom at Trunk Bay and placed his wedding band on top off the hand dryer while washing his hands. He forgot to take the ring with him; when he remembered shortly after, he ran back in to get it but it had been taken. The wedding band is white & yellow gold with five small diamonds in the white gold portion. When you look at the ring on the top it looks like a triangle and from the side view it looks square. The minimum reward for the return of this band is $300.
St. Thomas: On Saturday, November 3rd at 11:45 a.m., a man discovered that his car, parked in the area of the Dutch Reform Church, had been broken into. His 15" gray Toshiba Tablet and carrying case was stolen.
The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a thief is $714 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our community become a safer place to live by telling us what you know 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 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 4, Week 51
January 02, 2013
Crime Stoppers thanks the community for the 1680 tips submitted since the program began in January of 2009. In addition we would like to explain again exactly how you remain totally anonymous when you submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers program.
Using the communication network provided by national Crime Stoppers affiliates, we have technology which makes it impossible for us, law enforcement, an attorney, or anybody else to trace your phone call, text message, or web tip back to you. When you dial 1-800-222-TIPS, the call goes to a private telephone company in Virginia. They transfer your call to one of their own in-house phone lines and then forward it on to our answering service in Texas. Even if one of our Texas operators had caller ID, which they don’t, the only number they would see is from Virginia, not your number. So, if someone were able to get the telephone records of our Texas answering service, the number recorded would be from the service in Virginia. The Virginia Company purges all of their transfer records at the end of each month. Web and Text Tips are handled in a similar fashion. The messages are routed to computers in Canada where it is legal to transfer your message to another computer before forwarding it on to us. Even though we can send messages back and forth, this makes it impossible for anyone to trace a message back to your computer or your cell phone.
Finally, special IRS rules permit all Crime Stoppers rewards to be paid in cash with no tax reporting. One of our volunteers will deliver the cash to you, at a time and place of your choosing, or, we will even hide it somewhere for you to pick up later.
Since the original Crime Stoppers organization began service in 1976, there are no known instances where an anonymous citizen`s identity has ever been revealed using Crime Stoppers information. If you know something, you can safely say something by submitting your information on any crimes at http://www.crimestoppersusvi.org/ or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 50
December 26, 2012
Crime Stoppers empowers you, the law abiding citizens, to make your neighborhoods, schools and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. If you know something, say something as law enforcement needs to know 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: On December 20th, between the hours of 9:45 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day in the area of Little Fountain Frederiksted, a home was burglarized while the resident slept. The burglar(s) stole a 42’’ TV and remote, then exited the property through the back fence.
St. John: On Monday December 17th at 3:30 a.m., a woman was walking in the area of Estate Enighed and was grabbed from behind and shoved to the ground by an unknown male. The woman tried to kick the man off of her but was unable to do so. The man forcefully sexually assaulted her and she started screaming. When a house light turned on he ran off.
St. Thomas: On Wednesday November 7th at 12:00 p.m., a man returned to his vehicle parked on Beltjen Road and discovered it had been broken into. His tan Kenneth Cole bag that contained $300 and several credit cards was stolen.
The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. The minimum reward for the arrest of a rape suspect is $900. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our community become a safer place to live by telling us what you know about 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 tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a reward to be paid according to your instructions. You can also help by contributing to the Crime Stoppers reward fund. For details please go to our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on “Support Us”.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 49
December 19, 2012
Crime prevention is up to all of us. We will not see a significant reduction in crime until more people come forward with what they know. Crime Stoppers allows you to do that anonymously, with no fear of retaliation and without having to testify in a court of law. 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 November 23rd, between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. in the Diamond Ruby area between WAPA and Kmart Appliances, Mr. Caleb Romero was shot to death with a small caliber weapon. If you know anything about his murder, please let us know so police can identify and arrest the killer(s). The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.
St. John: At 11:58 p.m. on December 6 a man was assaulted by five or six males at Island Blues in Coral Bay. He was treated for head and body injuries at the clinic. Tell us what you know. The minimum reward for the arrest of one of these thugs is $900.
St. Thomas: On Wednesday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m., a woman discovered that her vehicle parked in the area of Market Square had been broken into. Her bag that contained several items, including a 40-caliber handgun valued at $600, was stolen. The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714.
The 1673 tips that have been submitted to Crime Stoppers are making a difference. So far they have enabled law enforcement to make 176 arrests and take 90 illegal weapons off the streets of the Territory. They have also allowed us to pay out over $54,000 in cash rewards. Please continue to be part of the solution. Make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at http://www.crimestoppersusvi.org/ or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). You will remain 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.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 48
December 12, 2012
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 know to identify these criminals.
St. Croix: On Wednesday, December 5th police responded to a robbery in the area of Whim. The suspects entered a home, held the resident at gun point, and, speaking in Patois, told her they would not harm her if she gave them all her money. After taking cash from her purse, they went through the home looking for more money then left. The suspects wore dark clothing and masks.
St. John: On Thursday, November 6th at 11:55 p.m., police were dispatched to Island Blues Bar in Coral Bay in reference to an assault. A man reported that someone struck him in the head with an unknown object. Then he was attacked by about six other men. If you have any information about this crime, please call.
St. Thomas: On Saturday, November 24th at about 6:45 a.m., a man was found face down in a pool of blood on the floor of the ladies bathroom at Magens Bay Beach. The man, who had been attacked by unknown assailants, was admitted to the hospital for trauma to his head and upper body, as well as a broken nose.
Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our community become 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 tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a reward to be paid according to your instructions. You can also help by contributing to the Crime Stoppers reward fund. For details please go to our website and click on “Support Us”. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of an assailant is $900. For an armed robber, the reward is $900 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 47
December 05, 2012
Crime Stoppers recognizes that crime is a problem in our Territory, and unless we, the citizens do our part, we fear it is going to get worse. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest these criminals.
St. Croix: The Virgin Islands Police Department requests your assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for a series of burglaries and robberies throughout the island. Tell us what you know, including the names of the people buying the stolen property, so law enforcement can put a stop to these crimes.
St. John: On Monday, November 26 at 7:00 a.m., an employee of KIWI Construction arrived at the job site at #5A Peter Bay and discovered that sometime over the weekend an orange steel bender valued at $45,000 had been stolen.
St. Thomas: On Wednesday, November 28, a man was in the area of Wimmelskafts Gade when he was stabbed in the lower back by another male who attempted to rob him. When the wounded man was running from his attacker he noticed that three other individuals were involved.
The minimum cash reward for the arrest of an armed robber is $900. For a burglar it is $714. In both cases we pay 10% of the retail value of property recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our community become 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 tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a reward to be paid according to your instructions.
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 4, Week 46
November 28, 2012
Crime Stoppers empowers you to make your neighborhoods, schools and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. If you know something, say something as law enforcement needs to know what you know. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed to identify and arrest these criminals.
St. Croix: During the evening of Friday, November 23, Champs Sports store in Sunny Isles was robbed. When the suspects left the store, they encountered police officers. The suspects opened fire and a bullet struck an officer in his left foot. If you have any information regarding this latest robbery and police shooting please tell what you know.
St. John: On Saturday, November 17, while walking in the area of Grunwald, a man was assaulted and robbed by two males that pulled alongside him in a black Jeep. He was struck in the temple causing him to blackout for a while. While unconscious the thugs robbed him of his Blackberry cell phone, his Gucci Chain, and $220 cash. The stolen items were valued at $1,200.
St. Thomas: On Saturday, November 10 in the area of Havensight near Starz Night Club, a man was assaulted by three unknown males. He was beaten and robbed of several items that are valued at $2,580. Items stolen were a John Hardy bracelet, an iPhone 4S with an Otter Box phone case, and the key to his Jeep Liberty.
The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the retail value of property recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our community become 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 tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a reward to be paid according to your instructions. You can also help by contributing to the Crime Stoppers reward fund. For details please go to our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on “Support Us”.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 45
November 21, 2012
Crime has a cost and it is ultimately paid by the law abiding citizens of the community through higher prices and higher taxes. Reducing that cost puts money back in your pockets. 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 they need to solve these cases.
St. Croix: Recently police responded to a domestic violence call. As they were investigating the scene, they were informed that the suspect had weapons in the home. Police immediately secured a search warrant. Three guns and ammunition were confiscated. The suspect was charged. This is what happens when the community gets involved. If you know anyone who has illegal weapons or is dealing drugs, report it and help make your neighborhood a safer place to live for you and your family.
St. John: On Wednesday, November 14, about 10:30 a.m., a woman returned to her vehicle parked at the St. John`s Motor Vehicle Bureau and discovered it had been burglarized. The main item stolen was her red bag that contained several credit cards, a silver ring, a diamond ring, and an opal diamond ring.
St. Thomas: On Sunday November 11, at about 3:00 a.m., a man driving in the area of Lindberg Bay Road was fired upon by an unknown assailant. The man, who was struck in his left upper leg, was treated for a gunshot wound.
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), or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 burglary suspect is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered. The minimum reward for the arrest of an armed assailant is $900. Our maximum reward is $2,500.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 44
November 14, 2012
THE COST OF CRIME is ultimately paid by the law abiding citizens of the community via higher prices and higher taxes. Reducing that cost puts money back in the pockets of the citizens. 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: Detectives are asking for your help with the investigation into the death of Jose De La Cruz, a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed on Sunday May 1, 2011 at about 1:35 a.m. near the Frederiksted Vegetable Market on Queen Street. Please continue to speak up by telling us what you know about this or any other unsolved homicide.
St. John: On Wednesday October 10, at 8:30 a.m., the owner of Lime Inn discovered his establishment had been burglarized. Eight hundred dollars of alcohol was stolen. The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.
St. Thomas: On Monday October 29, at about 1:20 a.m., an armed, masked black male came into Dorothy`s Bar and Restaurant on Kronprindsens Gade and pointed a gun at the patrons. He then fired one shot in the air, stole $600 from the cash register, and fled on foot towards Savan. The minimum reward for the arrest of an armed robber is $900.
Be part of the solution. 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) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 reward to be paid according to your instructions. Our maximum reward is $2,500. You can also help by making a contribution to the Crime Stoppers reward fund. For details, please go to our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on “Support Us”.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 43
November 07, 2012
Crime Stoppers recognizes that crime is a problem in our territory, and unless we, the law abiding citizens do our part, we fear it is going to get worse. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest these criminals.
St. Croix: On Tuesday, October 30th at approximately 11:30 p.m., Winnelta Frederick became the latest victim of gun violence. Be a part of the solution by telling us what you know so the police can arrest the killer(s) and help bring closure to Ms. Frederick’s family.
St. John: On Thursday, October 18 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., a locked rental Jeep was broken into in the Salt Pond Bay parking lot. The burglar stole an engagement ring, valued at $4000, from the locked glove box. The ring belongs to a couple who were celebrating their engagement. Help put a smile back on their faces by telling us what you know. A picture of the ring is on our website.
St. Thomas: On Friday, September 7 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.
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) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). . 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 a burglary suspect, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered. The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 42
October 31, 2012
Crime Stoppers is asking you to help law enforcement control crime in our community. If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest these criminals.
St. Croix: The Virgin Islands Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for a series of burglaries throughout the island. Tell us what you know, including the names of the people buying the stolen property, so law enforcement can put a stop to these crimes.
St. John: On Saturday October 13, very early in the morning, a man parked his vehicle in the area of Annenberg Ruins. When he returned at 7:30 a.m., he found that his vehicle had been broken into and $200 was stolen from the glove compartment.
St. Thomas: On Sunday October 7, at 12:30 p.m., a woman returned to her vehicle parked at Palms Court Harbor View and discovered that someone had broken into it and removed her backpack. The backpack was found but her laptop valued at $800.00 was not.
Burglary only pays if the burglar can sell the stolen property. Don’t be part of the problem. Instead, be part of the solution by reporting anyone who offers to sell you used goods that you think may be stolen.
Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other type of crime at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). 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. The minimum reward for the arrest of an armed robber is $900. For the arrest of a burglary suspect, it is $714. In both cases the reward is increased by 10% of the value of any property recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 4, Week 41
October 24, 2012
Crime Stoppers is asking you to continue to help law enforcement control crime. If you know something, say something as the cost of all crime is ultimately paid for by the law abiding citizens of the community via higher prices and higher taxes. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.
St. Croix: The Virgin Islands Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for a series of burglaries throughout the island. Tell us what you know, including the names of the people buying the stolen property, so police can put a stop to these crimes.
St. John: On Sunday, October 14 at about 12:00 p.m., a man discovered that his home at Estate Adrian was broken into and ransacked. The burglar stole a Bose sound system which had an estimated value of $400.
St. Thomas: On Tuesday, June 19 at about 7:45 p.m., a woman was walking home in the area of Anna’s Retreat when a masked black male emerged from the bushes, pointed a handgun at her, and demanded her handbag. The robber then ran toward Hidden Valley. In addition to the handbag, items stolen include her iPhone 4, an iPhone charger, and a gold ring.
The minimum reward for the arrest of an armed robber is $900. For the arrest of a burglar it is $714. For the arrest of someone buying or selling stolen goods the minimum reward is $536. In all cases the reward is increased by 10% of the value of stolen goods recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards, which so far this year, have resulted in 27 arrests, the recovery of seven illegal weapons, and over $22,000 worth of stolen goods. THANK YOU.
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) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Your tips are completely anonymous, and our stateside operators speak several languages.
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 10/23/2012
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