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3 gunmen rob St John restaurant in daylight heist

October 15th, 2023 | Tags: Robbery gunmen Coral Bay St John VIPD
An armed robbery incident occurred at a Coral Bay restaurant in St John on Friday, October 13, 2023, according to the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD), which also confirmed that the incident took place at approximately 1:00 PM when two patrons were inside the establishment. Photo: VIC
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CORAL BAY, St John, USVI- An armed robbery incident occurred at a Coral Bay restaurant in St John on Friday, October 13, 2023, according to the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD), which also confirmed that the incident took place at approximately 1:00 PM when two patrons were inside the establishment.

Three male assailants, each armed with guns, entered the restaurant and demanded money. After the patrons handed over their cash, the armed men promptly left the scene, heading in an undetermined direction.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau is currently spearheading the investigation into the robbery. Local law enforcement urges anyone with information related to this crime to promptly come forward.

Individuals with any knowledge of the event can contact the police directly at 911 or reach out to the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340)693-8880 ext. 5207. Alternatively, tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers V.I. by dialing 1(800)222-8477, or online here.

12 Responses to “3 gunmen rob St John restaurant in daylight heist”

  • Jergens (15/10/2023, 18:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Omg what is quite, crime free St. John is turning into??????
  • asura (15/10/2023, 19:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    St John is close to the BVI
    • Hrmph (16/10/2023, 14:52) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
      Persons in St John are saying that the robbers came over from the BVI!
      • nope (17/10/2023, 13:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        They came from STT and Hit Tola first now they hit St. John on their way back down. They were getting too hot here, so they left. Its something they always do.
  • dem (15/10/2023, 21:35) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Get the encouragement and motivation from those in Tola
  • surprise (16/10/2023, 09:06) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Tortola gangsters with their speedy boats hitting other targets now.
    • DEDE (16/10/2023, 09:52) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Surprise

      They don’t need gangsters from across the boarders. They have their own and they are way advance ours. You should read the local news from them the USVI. We in the VI playing catch up. Just saying
  • Reap (16/10/2023, 10:46) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Young Black cursed and demonic males with ties to the Upper Caribbean Islands.
  • A Capitalist Who Loves the BVI (16/10/2023, 11:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Looks like the strict gun laws in place in the USVI are really working well....
  • @ ASURA (16/10/2023, 14:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    say wah yo want , hide wah yo want and tro in the gabbage wah yo afraid people will read and see the truth for themselves ■ when yo break it down ( ITS STILL FOLLOW FASHION
  • Jones (16/10/2023, 16:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another reason to become cashless
  • man (16/10/2023, 22:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Coral Bay close to Norman..PPL always going back and forth.Jah recki playground.


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