UPDATE: Lone gunman robbed Long Bush Superette- Police
Virgin Islands had first and accurately reported on the robbery moments after it was committed around 9:30 P.M.
Police, in a press release today, December 16, 2016 stated that a lone assailant, around 5’7 in height, dressed in a long sleeve black hoody with a black t-shirt covering his face entered the superette, brandished a gun and demanded money.
“The assailant then made his way around the counter where he took an undisclosed amount of money and exited the store. No one was injured in the incident.”
Police patrols heightened
Deputy Commissioner Alwin James noted the need for members of the community to report suspicious persons or behaviour ahead of any incident and not wait until after the incident.
“As we have heightened our patrols during this time, we have a number of armed officers presently on mobile patrol on the roads that can respond swiftly. We need members of our community to report suspicious persons or behaviour ahead of any incident rather than waiting until after the fact. We certainly cannot be everywhere, all the time so we appreciate the help of the eyes and ears of our community. It is important that persons who witness suspicious activity call the RVIPF three-digit access number 311 and bring it to our attention immediately. Such actions can provide the ideal opportunity to apprehend the individuals involved in these robberies,” he said.
Pay close attention to surroundings
Police are encouraging business owners to pay close attention to their surroundings especially during late night operating and closing hours and remove cash from premises regularly. Business owners should also alternate the times that cash is removed from business premises.
Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is continuing to seek information from the public particularly about those incidents involving the use of a firearm and is asking witnesses to any of the incidents or persons with information to come forward and provide that information.
Anyone who has information that could be helpful with any of the RVIPF investigations is asked to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. Persons can also report the information requested anonymously to Crimestoppers through its Miami-based hotline number 800-TIPS (8477).
See previous article published December 15, 2016
Long Bush superette robbed
Information just reaching this news site is that a superette in Long Bush on the main island of Tortola was hit by armed bandits this evening, December 15, 2016.
It is not clear at this time what was taken and how many persons perpetrated the crime at the entity known as Billy's Supermarket.
There have been no reports at this time of shots fired or anyone being injured.
More details to follow.
It was just this morning, December 15, 2016 that Delta Service Station in Pasea Estate was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by a gunman, who gained entry to the cashier's section by shooting at the glass door.
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48 Responses to “UPDATE: Lone gunman robbed Long Bush Superette- Police”
OH BUT WAIT HE CANT STOP REAL CRIME AND REAL CRIMINALS
NO JUST UP AND DOWN HARRASSING PEOPLE OUT OF REVENGE FOR LAUGHING AT HIM WHEN HE GOT KICKED OFF THE FORCE .