Several tents lined the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Tuesday, a warm and sunny day.
It was the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s second attempt at hosting a Security Expo after being rained out last week. The aim of the event was to educate members of the community about various items that are available for personal or commercial security, according to police.
Various security companies in the territory displayed burglar and vehicle alarms; cameras; tracking devices for boats, cellular phones and scooters; and special locks.
Due to recent crime trends, the RVIPF hoped that the event would attract cellular phone owners, managers of garages and yacht charter firms, and other members of the public, police said.
“After a relatively low crime season, three yacht burglaries were reported last week at marinas on Tortola while the occupants were asleep on board,” according to a police press release. “Electronic items and cash were taken.”
Similarly, police reported the recent theft of more than a dozen batteries from two truck storage areas on Tortola.
“Nine batteries were stolen from one site while eight [were stolen] from another,” the release states.
Despite the recent thefts, crime has been relatively low in recent months, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton.
“We’ve had more patrols right now as we get closer to Festival,” Ms. Drayton said. “Normally, we see an increase in crime around this time.”
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