UPDATE: Armed female hitchhiker strikes in East End
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), through Commissioner Mr Michael B. Matthews had said at the time that the RVIPF had received no such reports of a female hitchhiker robbering motorists, despite widespread reports on social media.
Woman robbed near Hodge’s Creek
But in a press release this evening, the RVIPF acknowledged receipt of a report of a robbery of a motorist which occurred at around 11:20 am, on the eastern end of the island.
“It was reported that a female motorist stopped her vehicle and offered a lift to a female pedestrian who was hitchhiking in the area of Hodge’s Creek. Shortly after entering the vehicle the passenger asked the driver to stop to let her out. As the vehicle came to a stop, the passenger then held an object to the back of the driver and robbed her of her belongings. The passenger exited the vehicle and escaped on a motor scooter which was travelling behind,” the RVIPF said.
‘Potentially dangerous individuals’
The Commissioner of Police stated that “the force was made aware yesterday of information circulating on social media indicating that these offenders were operating in the territory but no crimes had been reported at that time and it was not possible to verify the information.
“These are potentially dangerous individuals who need to be stopped”.
The RVIPF is appealing to those who may have originally circulated the information about the robberies and may know more about this to come forward.
“We also want to hear from anybody who may have been a victim already and not reported the matter to the force up until now.”
The RVIPF is also urging the community to be vigilant and to help to police to get the perpetrators off the streets. Persons with information are asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department through the access number 311. Persons can also call the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. All information will be held in the strictest confidence.
See previous article published August 30, 2019
Reports circulating on social media of armed female robber
- but RVIPF says it has received no such reports
Reports have been rife on social media about a young female hitchhiker allegedly robbing persons who offer her a ride on Tortola.
According to reports, which have also reached our news desk, the young lady is allegedly in collusion with a male biker.
According to the message on social media warning persons, the female allegedly pretends to be injured and when persons get out to assist they are held at gunpoint. “Be careful out there folks,” the message warns.
Other persons on social media have claimed the reports are true and that the police have discouraged victims from pursuing the matter because the persons involved are “well connected.”
‘No such reports received’ by RVIPF- CoP
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF); however, has said no such reports were made to police.
“No such reports [were] received,” Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews told Virgin Islands News Online on August 29, 2019.
But, according to the Commissioner, the RVIPF has seen the reports circulating on social media.
“There is no current evidence to verify this story whatsoever and no such robberies reported,” Commissioner Matthews stated.
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17 Responses to “UPDATE: Armed female hitchhiker strikes in East End”
Very armature move, hope the police is smart enough to catch the villian or when they learn they're from here politricks takes over and it remains unsolved.
Take your head out the sand..... this can be happening anywhere else in the world, but we’re a lot more concerned about the Virgin Islands right now.... this is reality!! Yes it’s happenng!!
I would be very surprised if she is from here with these bold actions.