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: Dec. 20 at about 10 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 Dec. 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 Paul M. Pearson basketball court on Dec. 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.
