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Burglar strikes @ bar in Fat Hogs Bay

- allegedly made off with $$ from cash register
Police are investigating a burglary that took place at a restaurant and bar in Fat Hogs Bay on Monday, March 8, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- A restaurant and bar in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, fell victim to a lone burglar in the early morning hours of Monday, March 8, 2021.

According to information reaching our newsroom, Zee's Bar and Lounge, also known as 'John Bling Restaurant and Bar', closed for business shortly before midnight on Sunday, March 7, 2021; however, management discovered the following morning that its $100 'cash float' was missing from the cash register.

One Red Bull and a small bottle of Hennessey were also removed.

According to reports, the burglar may have gained entry to the establishment by 'breaking the back door'.

According to CCTV footage, the burglar appeared to be a male, who had his face covered with a shirt.

13 Responses to “Burglar strikes @ bar in Fat Hogs Bay”

  • lol (10/03/2021, 17:10) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    he aint greedy-- didnt want much
  • Greg (10/03/2021, 17:26) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why are people leaving money in their businesses after knowing that is what the thieves want? All you are doing is inviting them back.
    • @Greg (10/03/2021, 20:24) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      Still prefer leaving the money at the place if business, than people thinking I am carrying on my person or home ...
      • Greg (11/03/2021, 19:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ @Greg, Now how will they know you don't have any money on you until they try to rob you?
  • omg (10/03/2021, 18:27) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    He was just thirsty I guess
  • wow (10/03/2021, 19:49) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    That sounds like an inside job.
  • next (10/03/2021, 20:51) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    thank God they only went with that
    • bless (11/03/2021, 02:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      it could have been worse but that person around all the time guess I just needed a late night drink
  • Linda (11/03/2021, 00:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Show the picture of the bar so we can see where it is. We don't all know the names of places, but we know the visual area.
  • Mouse (11/03/2021, 07:30) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Zee need closing down
  • TTG (11/03/2021, 18:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    CHK THE RAS WHO CUT OFF LOLOLOLOL CJ
  • LIL FLIP (11/03/2021, 18:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    CHK RAS OR USE TO B LOL C,,,J
  • Lucky (11/03/2021, 23:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    He's just a petty thief
    But it's a good chill spot inside is amazing compare to the other owners in the past i went there a couple times great customer service


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