The body of an unidentified man was found Wednesday morning in Nadir and police are seeking the public’s help in identifying him.
According to the V.I. Police Department, the 911 emergency call center received a report at 8:43 a.m. Wednesday that a body had been discovered in the waters of the lagoon in Nadir.
Officers responding to the scene located the body of a black male with braids, entwined in the mangrove. Personnel with the Department of Planning and Natural Resources were contacted and, along with officers and detectives, removed the body and transported it to the Schneider Regional Medical Center.
The deceased had no identification and the case has been listed as Dead on Arrival pending the results of an autopsy.
Detectives investigating the matter asked anyone have information to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 340-714-9823 ext. 5617, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-714-9807 ext. 5556, the Office of the Chief of Police at 340-774-2211, or the anonymous tip service Crime Stoppers USVI by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppersusvi.org.
