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CIB Investigates Destruction to Property and Theft at Home Depot

The Criminal Investigation Unit was notified by the 911 Emergency Call Center of a possible grand larceny that occurred Wednesday, in the area of Home Depot in Estate Donoe, the V.I. Police Department reported.

Patrol units traveled and made contact with management and security who explained that unknown individuals damaged property in order to gain access and removed several items from the establishment and fled the area, according to the police report.

The Criminal Investigation Unit also traveled to conduct an inspection and met with management.  They explained that an inspection was conducted to the rear of the building at approximately 2 a.m., at which time everything appeared to be in order. Another inspection was conducted at about 5 a.m. and employees discovered that the trailers were damaged, and items removed, the report stated.

This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, Criminal Investigation Bureau Detective S. Rhymer at (340)774-2211 ext. 5572 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-TIPS.

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