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Proprietor of Huntums Ghut Gas Station robbed

The Huntums Ghut Service Station was targeted by armed bandits last night, December 12, 2016. Photo: 1.bp.blogspot.com
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police are following several leads into a report by the proprietor of the Huntums Ghut Service Station that he was robbed of money late last night, December 12, 2016.

The proprietor stated he had just entered his vehicle after closing his establishment when he was approached by a masked male with an object in his hand who instructed him to hand over his proceeds. The assailant then took a bag containing money from the front passenger seat. He was then joined by an accomplice, also masked, who used an instrument to deflate one of the vehicle’s tires. The two then fled the scene on foot.

No one was injured in the incident.

One assailant is described as being between 6’ to 6’3 in height, slim built with a local accent while the other is described as about 5’8 in height and slim built. Both were dressed in all black at the time of the incident.

Police are encouraging business owners to pay close attention to their surroundings especially during late night operating and closing hours and to alternate the times that proceeds are removed from businesses.

Persons with information that could be helpful with inquiries into this matter are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department through the RVIPF 311 or the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. Persons can also report the information anonymously to Crimestoppers through its Miami-based hotline number 800-TIPS (8477).

7 Responses to “Proprietor of Huntums Ghut Gas Station robbed”

  • fish (13/12/2016, 20:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Crime crime every where
  • wize up (13/12/2016, 21:03) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    These guys need to be caught then put in wheelchairs for the rest of their life(not prision, confined to a wheel chair and fed through straws)
  • the new normal (13/12/2016, 21:54) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    in our country. Sad.
  • wha (13/12/2016, 23:14) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    The NDP caused their soldier ishmel to geh rob?
  • wize up (14/12/2016, 08:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Have you ever heard about the Good; the Bad and the Ugly(business owners are going to begin arming themselves) and these young punks are going to get gunned down while trying to make their escape from the scene of the crime(good thing) the (bad thing) we will be charge with having the fire arm..the(ugly thing) the police can't seem to get a grip on these criminals because we having 3 arm robberies per week(the rate of gun crime keeps going up and up) so concerned citizens might have to take the bull by the horns and fight fire with fire but this might result in the territory becoming a gun town(don't want that). Don't forget to take a look at the cartoon of the week
  • de silent one (14/12/2016, 09:34) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply

    Because of personal vindictiveness there are too much police officers off from duty at a time when their services are well needed. 

  • ishmael (14/12/2016, 17:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don't worry, Supacop's still on the beat writing tickets, maybe he will ticket the robbers one of these days.


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