A woman was violently assaulted and raped in her own home on August 15, 2016 on St Thomas, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Media Specialist Sakeeda Freeman made known via press release. Photo: VIC

The Consortium learned of the incident on the morning of August 15, 2016 from a well-placed source, who said that the rape occurred in the Pillsbury Heights neighborhood.

According to Ms. Freeman, contact was made with an adult female at the Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center in regards to the sexual assault. The victim stated that she woke up at approximately 4:30 a.m. and found an unknown male inside her residence that climbed on top of her with a gun pointed towards her face.

The victim further explained that while screaming, the suspect told her to shut up and struck her several times about the body with his gun. She concluded by stating that he sexually assaulted her and fled her residence immediately after.

The victim in this incident is currently being treated for injuries that she sustained during this assault, according to Ms. Freeman.

This incident is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau, according to the release. Police are asking anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the perpetrator, to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 ext.5556 or ext.5557. You can also contact 911, Crime Stoppers VI, the chief’s office at 340-715-5548 or the commissioner’s office at 340-715-5506.