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 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 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 Nov. 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 Anna’s Retreat on Nov. 19 at 10:28 p.m., a male in his 20s 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.
