A brazen armed robbery in broad daylight at one of the busier areas near Havensight Mall has led police to ask the community’s assistance in identifying suspects.
The robbery took place at Majestic Jewelers, located at Al Cohen Mall, around 1 p.m. April 14.
In a statement, police said Friday they hope people will provide information if they know anything about the stolen jewelry.
According to a police report, two men wearing ski masks and carrying handguns entered the business and demanded that everyone get on the floor. The suspects took white gold and gold jewelry from a display case and fled the store. Witnesses said the suspects fled in a silver minivan, which was later determined by police to be a rental vehicle, and drove north.
Police recovered the vehicle abandoned in the Paul M. Person Gardens housing community. Police have interviewed several persons in connection to this case. However, additional information is needed to make any arrest.
At a press conference Thursday held on another matter, Lt. Milton Peterson said this robbery was not related to another recent daylight robbery of a jewelry store on Main Street or the Pizza Hut heist last week.
“These are crimes of opportunity,” Petersen said.
The Police Department cautions the public that purchasing stolen goods is illegal and buyers as well as sellers can face criminal prosecution. Additionally, buying and selling stolen goods increases criminal activity in a community. Proceeds from the sale of stolen goods can be used to purchase weapons, drugs and other items that are detrimental to the community.
If you know anything about this robbery, call detectives at 715-5522, 714-9834 or give Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-8477.
