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Gunmen storm House of Luxury on Pier Park again!

- similar brazen act was committed on the business establishment in December 2025
Reports reaching our News Centre indicate that jewelry establishment House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park fell victim to armed robbers this afternoon, May 20, 2026. Photo: VINO/File
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our News Centre indicate that jewelry establishment House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park fell victim to armed robbers this afternoon, May 20, 2026.

Our News Centre was told that shots were fired during the robbery, which took place around 3:30 PM. 

It is unear if anyone was injured.

It was on December 2, 2025, when a robbery of a similar nature took place at House of Luxury.

More details to follow.

46 Responses to “Gunmen storm House of Luxury on Pier Park again!”

  • Pablo Escobar (20/05/2026, 16:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    these boys are crazy
  • Security (20/05/2026, 16:37) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    AGAIN !!!!!!
    • jerome (21/05/2026, 10:14) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why doesn't Pier Park have armed police walking around daily to avoid these kinds of actions? If these thieves knew there were armed police around, I doubt very much they would keep this up.
  • This make sense?? (20/05/2026, 16:42) Like (40) Dislike (0) Reply
    Something ain’t right here.
  • Gold rush (20/05/2026, 16:58) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    We need the gold
  • @police (20/05/2026, 17:04) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
    On the news, gloating that because of them crime gone down where? where? the police aint nowhere. hardly see them. police too full ah demself. house of luxury eating blows them mek sure the ship gone to act the fools too.
  • Webster (20/05/2026, 17:20) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Again? Is this a standing order?
  • Jim (20/05/2026, 17:26) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I guess that means they need sell the jewelry them cheaper than the rest stores nearby
  • Macky (20/05/2026, 17:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have offered The Solution for donkey years and you people keep doing the ssmething and expecting different results. Festival amd christmas time ppl want $$$ & these things occur every yr. Every yr we're outraged then during the boring seasons the governor bigs up the poloce for low crime then St.Kitts music fest comes around signaling liming season since we dont have musicfest anymore, and thing start again bc ppl want $$$ to spend. Not telling you all anything again bc obviously this is what we want and how we like it.
  • west (20/05/2026, 17:56) Like (27) Dislike (4) Reply
    Insurance money sweet boy this that 3rd or 4th time now ????????????????????????
  • In time like these we need the Savior. (20/05/2026, 18:11) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The pressure on the poor is rising fast, and more of this and other crimes can be expected because humans by nature is the second to most wicked creature that God created ater the fall of, Eve, and, Adam, according to biblical scriptures. But that haven't gave gunmen any right to rob a jewelry store at Peir Park, Wicham's 2, same as it did not gave the current government Cabinet members raised theirs and other political leaders salary, secretely unknown for a years or more by the general B.V.I people.

    We all must realize, though, that gun crimes is still on the rise here in the BVI, and it is everyone's duty to do whatever able to do, if able, to help curb its negative effects. All persons that have any information of this crime should co-operate with the RVIPF full as soon as possible. Gun crimes must not be allowed to happen without a forceful response, neither should other ways of theft, political theft not excluded.
  • Crimeintel. (20/05/2026, 18:12) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am angry. More sp with the criminal elements internal or external who seem to do at will whatever they choose in these Virgin Islands with no fear of being brought to justice.
    Some of my anger is directed towards the departments responsible for keeping us safe more so the Police Department.
    The Pier Park serves as a vital vein for the economy. Thousands of people come ashore from cruise ships each season and it is a.place where locals hangout with their family. Their safety should not be compromised by thugs discharging firearms at will in effort to commit their brazen acts in broad day light without beong challenged.
    How long before we have an arm Police Unit in this area? Once, twice three times and all we get is reacted Policing
    Where are our Police Officers? One could hardly see a Patrol preasence in any district unlesd they are driving by in their nice air conditioned vehicles or hiding in some corner issuing tickets.
    Mr/ Ms.Commisioner have you heard of imteligenge gathering and Analysis? With this method, you are able to gather information, develope inteligence, form links and assocostions and predict or forecast where and how these criminals act and where they are likely to strike next.
    I can say more but thats all for now.


  • Easy Fix (20/05/2026, 18:35) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fix the problem on the sea side of the store. Once you fix that problem it will be a bit safer for everyone.
  • Feature Focus (20/05/2026, 18:42) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's called learnt behaviour. The criminals are watching the police- where they go, what they are doing, the shift changes, insider knowledge from too friendly, familiar, and family related police. Look at the station, someone is watching you all right there, all the time. No joke ppl you all are being watched. Look how them man wait until the ship leave. They in the pier park watching those people too. Learnt behavior. They see the "beefed up" security at the park is at a level not too far from when they first robbed that store. Place need armored security. Just like them man see that police is not stopping people with illegal tint. You see less police around the place. They see those mobile cameras are certain places...where are the rest of them? Should be posted at alternative route points; less trafficked areas - but then again what do I know? I guess I'm just learning by watching you too.
    • @fea.....blah blah (21/05/2026, 08:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      dem man got ppl posted at exit routes watchn police movements. dem got females n dem setup n dem don wid dem kia souls. dem leave town quietly but differently. police jus reactn. dem staken police out nstead of dah oda way around
  • one eye rooster (20/05/2026, 18:49) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Old folks say one day the bucket go to well one day the bottom will drop out church out.
  • Times tough (20/05/2026, 19:18) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just making a withdrawal. 90% of crime is 1% of the populace. The pool is small enough you could work backwards. Did they catch the last guys?
  • hold up (20/05/2026, 19:21) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    AGAINNNNN??? Now you know something funny is up with this
  • Ridic (20/05/2026, 19:38) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is why businesses should carry license guns!
    • Criminal (21/05/2026, 14:20) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Careful, we just want to rob but if its do or die we will not hesistate
  • Moving on up (20/05/2026, 19:44) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Insurance money again
  • And we all know (20/05/2026, 20:46) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    1. Inside job. 2. Someone who frequent or have frequented the business 3. No one is going to rob a business unless they have knowledge or was watching the business.
  • AH GO SAY IT AGAIN (20/05/2026, 21:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    THESE ARE JUST INEVITABLE IS GOING AS EXPECTED , WE SEEMS TO HAVE A COOL DIWN PERIOD ( THANK GOD ) AS IS SAID ON THE STREETS , SINCE "POPULAR BUSINESS " MAN FROM WEST SIDE GOT S TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE . WE AINT HEAR OF ANYBODY GORNE MISSING , UNLESS THEY AINT FROM HERE , SO LETS HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY
  • WOW (20/05/2026, 21:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Less than six months and they at it again?

    And to see the amount of work going on in the place you would think they would go help pave the darn roads.

    Easier to rob I guess.
  • LOL (20/05/2026, 22:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bang tight
  • Why? Why not? (20/05/2026, 22:16) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Again? That’s what everyone must be thinking. There’s something wrong with this story. Why hasn’t the police solved this case yet? Are they not interested in solving it, or are there people involved on the inside? Why is it always the same store? I wonder how the competitors see this, and what they do to avoid it. Or maybe they don’t need to avoid it at all?
  • Honestly (20/05/2026, 23:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don’t even know what to say. What kind of tomfoolery
  • The watchdog (20/05/2026, 23:30) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Another set up
  • jerome (20/05/2026, 23:55) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's time to catch these predators. When you do catch them, put them in prison for a long time. I'm glad no one inside the establishment was injured. Why don't these lowlifes get a job and stop robbing people who actually work hard for their money?
  • ATM (20/05/2026, 23:58) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is looking like the store an ATM for the bad guys mhan.
    Hope all is safe..
  • yeah (21/05/2026, 00:23) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    God bless no one got hurt on the next hand the place hurt and the store will get back more and then punk police could bully weed man all ways late
  • lord o. (21/05/2026, 05:22) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Today you going see 5 police with Guns for about 2 weeks, then you will see none, or one that always hiding..Pier Park weak security will always be a target for robbery. These Jewelry stores with 100 of millions of $$ in stock needed to be a security priority...3 times in 2 yrs....Boiled down to a whole lof of carelessness, from PP management, Store owner, onsite security and police security...Carelessness,. Though these criminals are not very smart, they will get caught, can't ignore the careless of all invilved for security..
  • Pier Park Tenant. (21/05/2026, 06:08) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hear people blaming house of Luxury, they need to stop, we are all tenants and it's the landlord's duty to provide proper and appropriate security..This order guy working for Pier Park who always waking around with a book in his hand, I can recall why passeng going to my Kaos telling the security that the Jwelry shop lane is the most imprant lane and someone needs to be always watching this lane I said to myself all of us are tenants, we are all important. Seems like he was right...
  • calypsonian (21/05/2026, 06:18) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    It's an inside job. The inside man knows what he's doing It's the TPP authorities are the slackers or they working with the inside man. A lot of money to be made from Gold.
  • Hey it's called entitlement (21/05/2026, 07:06) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    when we teach our children that are entitled and the can do whatever they want and with the introduction of the cartels in the mix now these are the results of nurturing ignorance and xenophobia and to add insult injury or maybe it's a good thing because it exposed the 3 hypocrites who call themselves " holy men of the hcloth " who has now transformed themselves into politricians - who ain't going on tv to holler out " we don't have corruption here " / advising women how to use their front in their best interest and threatening people with "sheet ah likz " one even saving seedz . we wonder which GOD they are serving ?
  • Change Needed (21/05/2026, 08:17) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I read all the comments but the question has to be asked, why House of Luxury every single time and no other store. This is not a Pier Park issue in security but rather an individual business that seriously needs to revamp how the do things. Police presence or not if they don't make internal changes they will always be robbed. Criminals always get caught eventually they slip up. House of Luxury make the necessary changes
    • Concerned (21/05/2026, 10:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Its worrying that the new norm is to rob stores. I think house of luxury is being hit as clearly they have the good stuff. Its such a shame the owners have to go through this.
  • Security (21/05/2026, 08:53) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Where was security? They always just wondering around, looking like they are busy????
  • insurance fraud? (21/05/2026, 09:29) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    at this point them insurance need triple them premium on all business in pier park lol
  • ... (21/05/2026, 10:23) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    AGAINNN?!?!? I know ayo insurance premium through the roof!
  • trust (21/05/2026, 10:29) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    The police ???? can solved no serious crimes here in the bvi all they are doing and is good for is giving people tickets for seat belts and petty stuff while in long bush and lower estate rentals and big trucks and heavy equipments are parked on the sidewalk putting pedestrian ????‍♂️ at risk when walking and nt doing nothing about it.
  • Police police police (21/05/2026, 19:32) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Police police police… everything is police police police. Why don’t we teach our children to be good models in society. Why don’t we correct our neighbors child while they are soft and easy to discipline? Why we don’t be role models to the youth? Everything is Police police police… hope when they enter the wrong place and see God they can use Police as an excuse for their lifestyle of crime and wickedness.
  • WTF (22/05/2026, 06:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Police you all are clearly lazy. How is it that no one checked the cameras to see who all looks suspicious, who all are there just watching everything and everyone's business,to check the timing of what everyone does. Police use your brain..go look at footages from months ago to now. Check familiar faces,faces that you keep seeing people who's not buying things but watching things. It's not hard to look at how these robbers walk and compare the walk to people who's there just watching the place out. Body language,voice and eyes is the best way to catch criminals
  • Wellsah (22/05/2026, 08:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    that business going to leave after being targeted additional opex to hire armed security
  • de silent one (22/05/2026, 12:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This has becoming too often, thereby creating some suspicion. Hope that there isn't any Insurance fraud involved


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