UPDATE: Suspect in superette robbery arrested & charged
Tim Daley, 21, of Thomas Land, East End appeared in the Magistrate’s Court today, September 16, 2013 on charges of robbery and was remanded to prison.
In the incident, a masked gunman had entered the Superette, demanded money, discharged a firearm and fled with a quantity of cash. No one was injured in the incident.
Commissioner of Police David Morris expressed his gratitude for the continued support and cooperation from the community.
“It is important that the work of police and community continue and increase so that perpetrators who would commit acts such as this robbery are removed from neighbourhoods and streets,” he noted.
A day after the robbery, Head of the Criminal Investigations Department Chief Inspector Duncan Williams in noting the brazen disregard for life in this incident, had made a special appeal for witnesses. He stated that it was the time for members of this community to decide to draw the line, come forward and give the information needed to identify this perpetrator.
See previous story posted September 11, 2013:
UPDATE: Purcell community told to draw line against criminals
- RVIPF makes call following superette robbery
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- “It is time for members of this community to decide to draw the line, come forward and give the information needed to identify this perpetrator. Just point us in the right direction, we will do the rest,” were the words of Head of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Chief Inspector Duncan Williams in the wake of the armed robbery on a popular superette in Purcell Estate last evening, September 10, 2013.
According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, a lone gunman entered Brewley's Superette sometime between 7 and 8 P.M. and reportedly made off with some $600. The perpetrator also discharged a round before making good his escape. No one was injured.
A press release issued today, September 11, 2013 by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) quoted Inspector Williams making a special appeal for witnesses or those who may have information about this incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
“The brazen disregard for life in this incident should be a concern for all particularly those in the Purcell Estate community. No one with such greed, who would risk the life of someone, much more a long-standing member of this community, should be allowed to walk the streets,” Inspector Williams stated in the press release.
The press release further stated that persons wishing to assist with information could contact any officers of the RVIPF through its three-digit non-emergency number 311.
Persons could also call Crimestoppers at 800-8477. Crimestoppers is a Miami-based service and allows for persons to provide information anonymously.
See previous article posted September 10, 2013
Armed bandit hits Brewley's Superette in Purcell Estate
- Shot fired, no one injured
A lone gunman pounced on a popular superette in Purcell Estate this evening, September 10, 2013 and reportedly discharged a round before making his escape.
According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, the gunman entered Brewley's Superette sometime between 7 and 8 P.M. and reportedly made off with some $600.
"I can confirm there was a robbery at a Superette in Purcell this evening. No one was injured. Police are at the scene," Public Information Officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Diane Drayton briefly stated.
The store was open for business at the time of Virgin Islands News Online's reporters arrival on the scene, however, there were no customers. There were only three employees, two at the casheir area and one in the back of the building.
The owner Allen Brewley, who is a resident of Freebottom, related that this was the first robbery in approximately five years. "They broke my home, they held me up twice going home," he explained while adding that he was forced to reduce the opening time of the store to 8 P.M.
Mr Brewley estimated that approximately $600 was stolen.
Persons close to the business said the superette has been in operation for some 29 years.
Residents came out in numbers after the shot was fired, however, there was no trace of the gunman.
38 Responses to “UPDATE: Suspect in superette robbery arrested & charged ”
Deeds buys? Really? You's one of them new students up at the college them bawling 'bout?
The Officers you mention are also on call 24 / 7 , even if they are enjoying a light refreshment, off duty, at a local establishment, and why not.
Your tone and that of LP is divisive, unhelpful, and could even be seen by some as racist.
More needs to be done to ensure what is private information remains private, and that sources of intelligence also remain protected.
@ trust will be pleased to note that the above issues are unlikely to relate to UK Officers, as they have no links here.
Crimestoppers protects persons who wish to give information. They are not based here, and the information can be given anonymously.