Following “several weeks of intensive investigation” into reports of burglary, theft and other offences committed at homes and businesses in the territory, detectives have arrested and charged two Tortola men, …
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024
Gunman robs Bath and Turtle on Virgin Gorda
The Bath and Turtle Restaurant on Virgin Gorda was robbed at gunpoint on Saturday evening, police said. “Initial findings indicate that a lone gunman escaped on foot with only $250 …
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June 6, 2024
Three questioned for botched VG robbery
Police arrested and questioned three people and destroyed marijuana fields following search operations carried out Friday and Saturday on Virgin Gorda as part of investigations into the attempted armed robbery …
May 30, 2024
Botched robbery doesn’t slow poker run
The 20th Leverick Bay Poker Run on Sunday was the second after the Covid-19 pandemic forced the event to take a three-year hiatus, and organisers dubbed it a success despite …
February 29, 2024
‘Several’ detained after police op
Following investigations into a Feb. 4 shooting in Cane Garden Bay and the Feb. 9 armed robbery of Aladdin Store in Road Town, police carried out a “targeted early-morning operation” …
February 9, 2024
Gunmen hit Aladdin Store in broad daylight
Shortly after 10 a.m. Friday morning, four masked people carrying what appeared to be assault rifles robbed Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, according to police and a …
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July 19, 2023
Two charged in pier park robbery
In connection with the July 1 armed robbery at the House of Luxury in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, police arrested and charged 35-year-old Shamul Mitchell and 27-year-old Jelani …
July 6, 2023
Shots fired in daylight pier park robbery
Shots were fired but no injuries were reported following an armed robbery at about 2 p.m. July 1 at the House of Luxury at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier …
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October 8, 2021
Gold chain stolen during Virgin Gorda armed robbery
A man had his gold chain stolen when he was robbed at gunpoint outside a Virgin Gorda bar last month, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton. One person was …
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May 6, 2021
Two charged in the murder of Catherine Pickering and the robbery of her daughter
Catherine Pickering was fatally shot as two men robbed her daughter on April 18, police continue to arrest people they say took part in the crime or assisted the perpetrators. …
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April 30, 2021
Gas attendant remanded for fatal robbery
Shemar Richardson, 24, of Gene Hill, was denied bail and remanded to prison on April 23 after being charged with robbery in relation to a stick-up in Paraquita Bay that …
April 22, 2021
Woman dies after being shot during a robbery at her home
Violent crimes continue to roil the territory, as a string of robberies in recent weeks has led up to the death of Catherine Pickering, 67, who became the ninth person …
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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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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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …