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robbery

March 29, 2021

“Suspicious” men asked to leave National Bank during the day of Fish Bay Shooting

On March 16, the same day a man was shot and killed in a car in Fish Bay, employees at the National Bank of the Virgin Islands reported “suspicious activity” …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 5, 2021

Pair of robbers abscond with cash and jewellery after robbing two Sea Cows Bay businesses at gunpoint

Two adjoining businesses in Sea Cows Bay were robbed at gunpoint on Jan. 28, and police said the next day they are seeking witnesses who might be able to help …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 23, 2020

3 men charged for VG robbery

After a store was robbed Oct. 15 on Lee Road in The Valley, Virgin Gorda, police on Friday charged three men arrested in connection with the crime, according to a …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 18, 2020

Trio charged with robbery

Three men have been arrested in connection to a robbery at Ogan barbershop in Long Bush at about 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 10, according to a Tuesday police press release. …

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by Joey Waldinger
August 18, 2020

Man charged for string of burglaries

Oshane Daley, a 20-year-old Jamaican residing in Purcell Estate, was remanded to prison after being charged with three counts of burglary and damaging property in relation to burglaries at Rite …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 26, 2020

Police probe VG burglaries, robbery

As police investigate a string of burglaries at Virgin Gorda businesses, they are asking anyone who can to provide relevant information and help bring the perpetrators to justice, according to …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 23, 2020

Virgin Islander gets prison for breaking curfew

Dekembe Parsons, a 22-year-oldVirgin Islander residing at Harrigans Estate, was sentenced on Tuesday to spend two months in prison for breach of curfew, which he will serve while awaiting trial …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 2, 2020

Sunshine Grocery Store burgled over weekend

Sunshine Grocery Store near Main Street was allegedly burgled over the weekend while a 24-hour curfew was in effect, according to a Monday police press release. The police were notified …

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by Joey Waldinger
March 5, 2020

Two robbed at gunpoint in Long Bush, police say.

A video circulating on WhatsApp appears to show two men robbed at gunpoint at 3 a.m. on Feb. 24 outside The Edge Reloaded nightclub in Long Bush, Police Information Officer …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 20, 2020

Man shot during robbery

At around 3 a.m. on Saturday, a Virgin Islands businessman was shot outside his home while being robbed, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. She added that investigations are …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 12, 2019

Gunmen rob Virgin Gorda store

Two masked gunmen stole $30 from a store in Virgin Gorda on Sept. 4, police said Friday. The men entered VG Graphics adjacent to Prince Bar and demanded cash before …

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by The BVI Beacon
September 5, 2019

Female hitchhiker robs driver

A female hitchhiker and an accomplice on a motor scooter robbed a motorist at around 11:20 a.m. Friday on eastern Tortola, police said. Shortly after the female victim stopped to …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 10, 2019

Thieves hit Rite Way, Mi Amor

At about 9 p.m. on Dec. 29, police were called about a robbery at the Rite Way in Road Town. Hours earlier, a burglary had taken place nearby at Mi …

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by Amanda Ulrich
July 4, 2018

Arrests made in two robberies

Two people have been arrested in connection with recent robberies, police said. Donald Hanley, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, was charged with robbery after he allegedly approached a woman on …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
June 28, 2018

Robbery suspect allegedly attempts suicide

A man charged Friday with robbery was later found in a cell at the Road Town Police Station with injuries consistent with a suicide attempt, according to police. The accused, …

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by Amanda Ulrich
May 29, 2018

Virgin Gorda men charged in armed robbery

Two Virgin Gorda residents were charged with firearm-related offences in relation to a robbery over the weekend, police reported on Tuesday. Richard Creque, 44, of North Sound, was charged with …

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by Amanda Ulrich
April 23, 2018

Masked gunman attempts to rob VG construction company

A lone gunman “forced his way” into a construction firm’s office on Virgin Gorda on Friday afternoon, reportedly attempting to steal money intended for construction workers. Police — who did …

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by Amanda Ulrich
April 17, 2013

50 cruise passengers robbed at gunpoint in St. Lucia

A Friday robbery of more than 50 cruise ship passengers

by The BVI Beacon

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