Burglars target TAG

- but fail in attempt to gain entry to business establishment

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Burglars reportedly attempted to gain entry to Tortola Auto Group (TAG) sometime between the night of Monday, February 10 and the wee hours of Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Photo: TAG/Facebook

Bobby's Marketplace in the heart of Road Town was broken into and cash stolen during the early morning hours of January 24, 2020. Photo: VINO

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicate that the popular auto centre, Tortola Auto Group (TAG), was targeted by burglars this week but failed in their quest.

Our newsroom was told that the burglars made their attempts on the car dealership and parts store sometime between the night of Monday, February 10 and the wee hours of Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

The source said a door to the Carquest parts store was broken but the burglars were still unable to gain entry.

The reports of the attempted break-in were confirmed by Police Information Officer, Ms Akia L. Thomas.

“I can confirm a report of an attempted burglary at TAG was received on February 11 at approximately 8:00am,” Ms Thomas told Virgin Islands News Online on Friday, February 14, 2020.

It was on January 24, 2020 that burglars entered Bobby's Marketplace on DeCastro Street, Tortola, and made off with cash after managing to gain entry to a safe.

8 Responses to “Burglars target TAG”

Passion for Crime (14/02/2020, 17:14) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
Got to pay for the all the Valentine’s Day gifts and meals somehow.
- Boss (14/02/2020, 18:03) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
  Romney was watching
- Boss for crime (14/02/2020, 18:12) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
  Romney was in side
Greg (14/02/2020, 18:53) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
Big businesses with no cameras? They should have been able the catch the faces of these lazy behind thieves who don't want to work for their money. Get cameras please.
- Reply (15/02/2020, 18:02) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
  For sure they need camera or security guard
Xxx (15/02/2020, 07:52) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
Hope they got a new car
Wretched (15/02/2020, 17:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
That is good news. There’s a reason for the season.
Lily Ann (22/02/2020, 09:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
That one by Bobbys GOT to be an inside Job ... Only a familiar person will know where the safe is...

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