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May 15, 2025

Twice in a month, robbers hit Sea Cows

For the second time in less than a month, police are investigating an armed robbery at a business in Sea Cows Bay. However, they won’t say where exactly the robberies …

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by The BVI Beacon
March 27, 2025

Break-in attempts caught on camera, cops say

After homeowners used social media to circulate video footage of break-in attempts, police made an arrest in connection with a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries reported in Diamond Estate, …

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by The BVI Beacon
March 20, 2025

Roadside robbery, gunshots reported

An armed robbery on the Ridge Road in the Meyers area and a report of gunshots in the Purcell Estate area were among a “few incidents” over the weekend that …

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by The BVI Beacon
March 13, 2025

Teen charged for robbery, guns, bullets

Police charged a teenager and seized two guns and dozens of bullets following an ongoing investigation into a string of robberies over the weekend of Feb. 28 to March 2, …

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by The BVI Beacon
March 7, 2025

Rental vehicles stolen, found

On Friday morning, police asked the public for help finding two vehicles they said had been stolen from M.R. Rentals in Paraquita Bay the previous night. That evening, they reported …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 31, 2025

Vehicle thefts on the rise

Amid a recent spike in vehicle thefts across the territory, police are warning residents to use caution. “A significant number of these incidents have been attributed to vehicles being left …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 13, 2024

Two charged after recent burglaries

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, …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 25, 2024

Cops warn about tool thefts

The police warned Friday about a “significant increase” in the number of non-residential burglaries on Tortola since the beginning of the year compared to the same period last year. They …

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by The BVI Beacon
July 27, 2023

Four charged after violent boat chase

Police officers seized a “large quantity” of cocaine and two boats following a violent marine chase early in the evening of July 19, and they have now made several arrests …

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by Dana Kampa
April 21, 2022

Woman granted $15k bail after theft charge

Gladys Todman, of Baughers Bay, was granted bail of $15,000 with one signed surety after pleading guilty to one count of theft in Magistrates’ Court April 7. Magistrate Khadeen Palmer …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 4, 2021

Police: Lock up tools amidst spiking tool thefts

As police are reporting a spike in stolen generators and tools from private property and the side of the road, they are urging people to keep a closer eye on …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 7, 2021

Two charged for Macnamara burglary and theft

Police have charged Mekhi Hesky, 18, of no fixed place of abode, with burglary and criminal damage for removing or damaging CCTV cameras outside four businesses between Macnamara and Pickering …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 28, 2021

Man pleads guilty in police station scooter theft

Gerelle Williams pleaded guilty on Jan. 20 in Magistrates’ Court to taking two motorbikes from in front of the police station on Virgin Gorda, though he maintained that he only …

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by Dana Kampa
December 7, 2020

Police urge vigilance following tool thefts

Following recent instances of theft, police are urging the public to keep a closer watch over their tools. Last week, an employee arrived at a job site at Fat Hogs …

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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
April 16, 2020

Man charged with burgling Pusser’s

Howard Hughes, 50, of no fixed place of abode, was charged Tuesday with breach of curfew and burglary in connection to a break-in at Pusser’s on Main Street on Sunday, …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 9, 2020

Virgin Gorda bar burgled: No arrests made

A sports bar at the Virgin Gorda recreation ground was allegedly burgled sometime on March 30 while the previous six-day curfew was in effect, said Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. …

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by Joey Waldinger
March 26, 2020

Virgin Islands hit with four robberies in eleven days

Banco Popular in Virgin Gorda was robbed at gunpoint on last Friday morning in the second of at least four robberies in the Virgin Islands in the last 11 days. …

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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
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
April 30, 2018

Batteries, radios and cash stolen from damaged cars

Car parts and other items are being stolen from vehicles and vessels awaiting repairs, police warned on Monday. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has received reports about items being …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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