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RVIPF warns of increase in attempted theft from vehicles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has noted an increase in reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorised access to vehicles by pulling at the exterior door handles within the Road Town area.
Robbery, burglary & firearm offences dominate latest Arrest Blotter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The offenses of robbery, burglary and keeping unlicensed firearm saw at least 12 persons arrested and charged for the period July 2 – August 26, 2023, according to the latest Arrest Blotter released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, September 1, 2023.
Police reportedly continue to make arrests in relation to latest drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is continuing to make arrests as the investigation progresses into the seizure of cocaine and firearm and the detention of two vessels at East End on July 19, 2023.
Theft of vehicle licence plates on the rise- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police are urging persons with disabled or inoperable vehicles along roadsides or in unsecured lots whether temporarily, or permanently to secure their licence plates.
Gladys Todman said she used stolen $$ to buy sneakers & food
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Gladys Todman of Baughers Bay pleaded guilty to theft when she appeared before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer on April 7, 2022.
RVIPF urges contractors to mark tools & equipment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has issued a warning that with increased theft of construction tools and equipment, contractors should put systems in place to ensure their equipment are easily identifiable.
Spike recorded in thefts of generators & yard tools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording an uptick in thefts of generators and tools left around private properties and roadsides unattended.
Increase in theft from vehicles & farms recorded- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police have said they continue to receive reports of significant sums of money stolen from purses and wallets left on the seat of unsecured vehicles.
Gold jewellery valued $25K allegedly stolen from Long Trench home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be investigating reports of an alleged theft of gold jewellery at a home in Long Trench, on the main island of Tortola.
Construction materials stolen from work site @ Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Work was progressing apace on the retaining wall project behind Bob's Gas Station at Fort Hill, Tortola until construction materials were allegedly stolen from the worksite sometime between April 1 and April 3, 2021.

