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Getaway boat used by Pier Park robbers found abandoned @ Kingstown

The vessel believed to have been used by the Pier Park robbers was found abandoned at the Kingstown shoreline. Photo: Team of Reporters
People in the area were able to capture the escape on camera, following the armed robbery of a jewellery store on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on December 2, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
People in the area were able to capture the escape on camera, following the armed robbery of a jewellery store on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on December 2, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that an investigation has begun into a confirmed armed robbery at a popular business at the Tortola Pier Park. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM the same day. Photo:Facebook
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that an investigation has begun into a confirmed armed robbery at a popular business at the Tortola Pier Park. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM the same day. Photo:Facebook
Following this incident, officers responded quickly and initiated their investigations. Reports state that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has taken into custody a boat believed to have been used as the getaway vessel in the daring daylight robbery. Photo: Facebook
Following this incident, officers responded quickly and initiated their investigations. Reports state that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has taken into custody a boat believed to have been used as the getaway vessel in the daring daylight robbery. Photo: Facebook
KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that an investigation has begun into a confirmed armed robbery at a popular business at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM the same day, and our News Centre was the first to report on the incident.

According to the RVIPF, preliminary reports indicate that masked men armed with firearms entered the establishment, stole items, and escaped via a motor vessel. Shots were reportedly fired during the robbery, but no injuries have been reported.

Getaway vessel seized

Following this incident, officers responded quickly and initiated their investigations. Reports state that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has taken into custody a boat believed to have been used as the getaway vessel in the daring daylight robbery. 

The vessel was found abandoned on the beach behind Clarence Thomas Ltd in the Kingstown area after 3:00 PM.

Investigations continue 

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has indicated that they will continue their investigation into the incident.

Virgin Islands News Online will remain on top of this matter and will bring you updates as soon as they become available. 

14 Responses to “Getaway boat used by Pier Park robbers found abandoned @ Kingstown”

  • Asking For Myself (03/12/2025, 09:05) Like (18) Dislike (26) Reply
    Where is the new police commissioner?
  • 2024 (03/12/2025, 09:25) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    yes Sir another unsolved crime in BVI. As per usual Police is Fully Available After Crime is committed and you will sit and wait for an arrest

    The Prevention Of Crime is One of the Burden for The Police

    Gun Crime High Day In Our City: In the past we brake and entering into Business Places
    • Let's Be Real... (03/12/2025, 13:14) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      The police can not solve every crime, you the community some of you know who are committing these crimes and you keep your mouth shut...the former premier used to use a slogan.....something with time i think,....that same slogan came and bit him....Mine...that slogan will come to bit many more...
  • question (03/12/2025, 09:31) Like (7) Dislike (25) Reply
    Any COP or Acting COP getting fired for this one?

    Asking for a friend.
  • Real Mcoy (03/12/2025, 10:33) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The robbers are mastermind people who planned their mission days or months in advance before they proceed. You people see that happen all over the world, because this is what they do for a living. So, you really think they will make silly mistakes to get catch so easily? Maybe one day or on their next job, they may get catch if the police were close by or if the getaway vehicle stalled out. But don't think that these robberies aren't well planned; these guys don't plan to get caught so easily. The police are humans just like you and I.
  • @Question (03/12/2025, 10:37) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why would COP or acting COP be fired? Did they commit the robbery?! Expect dump answers for dumb questions SMH.
  • Response Time (03/12/2025, 12:25) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    So am I reading correctly that it took 1 hour for the police to respond to an armed robbery at the pier park which was caught on film? Robbery occured at 2pm and the entire pier park witness the boat sail from PP to Kingston and it still took till 3pm for these keystone cops to go take a look?
  • Forbidden Truth (03/12/2025, 13:08) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was this robbery worth it? Jewelry can be a practical asset for those who do their homework, verify materials, and track market trends. Gold, silver, and platinum have the potential to hold or gain value. Diamonds and rare gemstones can attract strong interest if they meet high quality standards.Where does most stolen jewelry end up? Imagine a black market in a shadowy alley in the Virgin Islands, scatliffe alley, the so-called Crablot ghetto. but for most stolen jewelry, the black market is the mainstream market. Here in Tortola. How much will these lazy low lives gain?
    What if you would invest $1000 in gold 10 years ago? You might get a return of about less than 50% resulting in a value if about $1400.00. is that shit worth it?
    So go ahead and live your life looking over your dam shoulders. One of your Ace Spoon koon will rat your A$$ out. Truth will always find a way out.
  • more to come (03/12/2025, 14:07) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    The same way they plot and plan for this robbery they are plotting and planning the next robbery be it a bank or a supermarket that take in lots of money. This is an organization. Did any of you seen the movie ocean’s eleven? The organization have plenty of time to sit in their lair to plot and plan. That jewelry heist is a test run for what is about to pop off.
  • one eye rooster (03/12/2025, 14:42) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lord have mercy on us not even a press release lord help us
  • Ummm (03/12/2025, 18:50) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    This the only type of work them locals know to do
  • value (03/12/2025, 21:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    What was value of the stolen jewelry? They sacrificed a $100k boat?
  • hmm (03/12/2025, 22:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope them businesses in fish bay camera working
  • Planning (05/12/2025, 09:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Been seeing that boat back and forth in the harbor and village cay and just knew they were up to something nefarious as if they were practicing for the mission


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