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4 arrested in relation to armed robbery on VG; Granted station bail

- Bob George, Bakembe George, Gabriella Vidalis George, & 17-year-old male to appear in court in March 2024
Four persons, including a 17-year-old male have been charged in relation to an armed robbery on Virgin Gorda. Photo: RVIPF/File
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Four persons, including a 17-year-old male, have been charged in relation to an armed robbery on Virgin Gorda.

According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Officers executed a search warrant on a private premises on Virgin Gorda on Friday, January 19, 2024, after investigations into a reported armed robbery.

“Bob George, 56, Bakembe George, 32, Gabriella Vidalis George, 29, and a 17-year-old male, all of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, were charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to supply,” the RVIPF stated in a press release on January 24, 2024.

Bail granted!

It said the individuals were granted bail in the sum of $10,000 to appear at the Magistrate’s Court in March 2024.

“Investigation into the Robbery is ongoing. Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Officers are actively pursuing all leads to bring the perpetrators to justice. The commitment of the RVIPF to maintaining the safety and security of the community remains unwavering, and updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available,” the RVIPF stated in the press release.

Our news centre reported on an armed robbery of a male high school student on Virgin Gorda on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, the school child was robbed of several items, including his iPad, cellphone, and Air pods.

Police said persons who can assist police with any information regarding the robbery can confidentially call the Crime Stoppers line at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas at 1-284-800-8477 with the relevant information or contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

See related article below:

UPDATE: Armed robbery of school child allegedly led to drug bust on VG

17 Responses to “4 arrested in relation to armed robbery on VG; Granted station bail”

  • Oh ho! (24/01/2024, 10:36) Like (22) Dislike (4) Reply
    While some people busting their butts working, these folks seems to want to get rich quick SMH
    • Poli.Farmer (24/01/2024, 11:48) Like (20) Dislike (14) Reply
      STOPPPP locking up people for Cannabis!!! If it is the aspirations of Virgin Islanders to use cannabis, our aspirations should be RESPECTED! The government MUST prioritize the Legislation now!!!

      Stop criminalizing Virgin Islanders!!!
  • Sara (24/01/2024, 10:39) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    The article is confusing....were they arrested for armed robbery or possession of cannibas
  • good (24/01/2024, 11:14) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    If ya know your ppl them have things Inna dem yard. Don't be doing things long deh road what cause attention
  • rt (24/01/2024, 12:12) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    thats unfortunate the school child had to have taken something of value for that to happen. knowing cannabis on the premises
  • @jokes (24/01/2024, 12:44) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    Its surprising that its only 3 comments under this news article, let it had been four expats arrested for whatever..... you would've never stop hearing the end of it, its so sad.
  • @ poli (24/01/2024, 13:35) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    we know you would be waiting to jump on it / ho smoke your weed in peace , hopefully it will take you to heaven ( BON VOYAGE ) nerd / oh don't forget to blend some OR make SMOOTHIE ????
    • Poli.Farmer (24/01/2024, 15:36) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
      To @Poli -

      Yess I waiting to jump on ittttt!!!
      I don’t smoke - so come again. And if I did then SO WHATTTT!!! It doesn’t change the fact that our people are being CRIMINALIZED for a product that is LEGALLY stimulating economies ACROSS THE WORLD!

      FOCUSSSSSSSSSS and stop with the nonsensical comments of attacks!
  • expats (24/01/2024, 13:41) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    go and sit down, always glad or rejoice at a local downfall. When in Rome..Else
  • Expats. (24/01/2024, 14:06) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    They getting LOCK Up in their own country not yours.you all does leave your big country and come to our ROCk and get lock up.SHAME.
  • Lord (24/01/2024, 15:46) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well with a name like Bakembe lol I mean...
  • Keebler Elf (24/01/2024, 16:33) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lol sound like one parent is a baker lol wa kinda name is that?
  • Too lil boys (24/01/2024, 17:28) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Around that camp is the down fall for a lot of people. When careless people do certain things then go home, go by certain people who’s not a threat and get caught up. This is why I keep to myself. Look how Ragga who doesn’t bother anyone now caught up in a situation that could have been avoided.
    • @Too lil boys (26/01/2024, 23:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Facts. Sending the young people to do crime and when they’re caught up them ain’t helping none of them.!
  • Dancing with the Stars (24/01/2024, 17:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Peace, Peace. Until the government pass legislation to legalize marijuana, it is a criminal offence to cultivate, sell or use the weed. Where do we go from here. Whatever we do, once it contravenes the law it is an offence. Therefore, I want to urge anyone and everyone to be careful in their activities. There are people who have never cultivate marijuana and live a decent life. The choice is yours. So, whatever is the consequence, they must be prepared to face it. It is time to turn the page or read another book. Because, if someone has been cultivating the weed for so long and did not show any progress in life, then it is time to hang up your proverbial belt or turn into another direction to earn a living. Time will tell.
  • Fake News (24/01/2024, 19:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The four persons what get arrested for the weed have nothing to do with the robbery. The polices have to go and do them investigation. The seventeen year old have nothing to do with the robbery
  • Lucky (25/01/2024, 09:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is not any surprise. the police on vg know who and where all the drug and guns are in vg and the one person that is the biggest influence on these young boys is never being caught. is it that the police is afraid of him or are they partners in crime.
    vg is too small to have all these illegal activities going on in it and no one talking. we are better than this and we should take a stand against illegal activities happening in our community. our youths are filling up the jail cells and involve in too many unlawful activities . time to put a stop to all this. it will damage our small community and island. the police needs to be moved and put officers on the island that have an interest in making the community better and safer for us ..


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