A carjacking and armed robbery occurred near Drake’s Seat on St. Thomas early Tuesday, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
At approximately 2:39 a.m., a citizen contacted the 911 Emergency Call Center to report the incident. Responding patrol officers met with the victims, who stated that several armed individuals robbed them and stole their silver Infiniti EX35 before fleeing the scene, according to the police report.
Authorities urge the public not to approach the vehicle or its occupants if spotted. Instead, call 911 immediately, the police report stated.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
Editor’s Note: Based on further information from the police, this story has been changed to reflect that the carjacking occurred at 2:39 a.m., not 2:39 p.m. as originally reported.
