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Suspected getaway vehicle for Pier Park robbers recovered- RVIPF

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has recovered a vehicle it believes was used by armed robbers who stormed House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Photo: Google Earth
House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park fell victim to armed robbers on May 20, 2026. Photo: VINO/File
House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park fell victim to armed robbers on May 20, 2026. Photo: VINO/File
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has recovered a vehicle it believes was used by armed robbers who stormed House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Shots were fired during the robbery, which took place around 3:30 PM; however, no one was hurt.

‘Similar vehicle’ recovered

The masked gunmen reportedly grabbed a quantity of jewellery before making their escape in a vehicle.

“The RVIPF has recovered a vehicle similar to the one believed to have been used in the armed robbery that occurred on 20th May 2026,” the RVIPF stated in a press release today, May 21, 2026.

A description of the vehicle was not given.

Police said investigations into the matter remain ongoing as officers continue to pursue several leads.

See related article below:

Gunmen storm House of Luxury on Pier Park again!

26 Responses to “Suspected getaway vehicle for Pier Park robbers recovered- RVIPF”

  • Whoever (21/05/2026, 14:13) Like (35) Dislike (6) Reply
    Believe that the vehicle used was stolen just as slow as carb. Like come on. That vehicle was not stolen it was used for the purpose. Tola so full of criminals it’s sickening.
    • Doesn't Port have their Security. (22/05/2026, 05:17) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why do they need to out source security of their facilities.? Are they saying that their security isn't good enough,? Compare to whats there. Hmm. . Or its a matter of giving money away to a friend...If This should happen again everybody in management at Port & PP need to resign ASAP.
    • rickett (22/05/2026, 13:49) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Skool chirren say is deh On€A\_ boy aka Bunker using @@r0n renty
  • JOB DONE (21/05/2026, 14:49) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Vehicle done serve it's purpose
    Normal thing that
  • Festival soon (21/05/2026, 14:57) Like (16) Dislike (5) Reply
    Festival coming up
    Them man just need a lil change to keep up with the fast life so they can go festival and enjoy the music with lyrics of drugs, gangs , partying, fast life, violence and sex. Them also need that cash to go and dry hump in the hot sun with the people them shameless daughters ofc.
    • @ Festival soon (22/05/2026, 15:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      You've gone far, you forget it's music fest at CGB this weekend? And SKN music fest in June? or people hustling to get money to pay for their funerals at that new expensive ass funeral home.
  • facts (21/05/2026, 16:44) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Kia Soul with rental plates, you say??
    • BVIPA is sleeping. (22/05/2026, 05:10) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      BVIPA and their security boss are sleeping. They need to wake up get serious and start working and take back control of Pier Park and Security, Port has so much security officers, they are not the best but can't be worse than what is there, So, Port cannot from their fleet of security officers find 12 good enough guards to station at Pier Park with their own Manager to run Pier Park security., Keep all that money they paying out in house??. .What is Kye doing? Someone said Kye is liked but he is not the man for the job...
      • @ BVIPA is sleeping (22/05/2026, 15:36) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        All those Security Guards at the Pier concern about is harassing patrons about where they can and can not park. They're just as bad or worse than the Police. From they got rid of Akeem thing start.
  • police (21/05/2026, 19:01) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply

    The person who claim there vehicle was stolen need lock up

  • Hmmmm. (21/05/2026, 19:47) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    When I heard Vehicle was sotlen I turn to fbook, Tit Tok, & Google looking for that information, If my vehicle is missing all social media would have that information ASAP...Alot of people are saying they saw that vehicle before the robbery, tbey would have known it was stolen and report seeing it....
  • Anonymous (22/05/2026, 06:39) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Initial information suggests the vehicle was travelling in an easterly direction
  • ausar (22/05/2026, 06:44) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Come on, Royal Police Force!

    Y'all should be having drones in the air- daytime, at these sensitive areas of criminal interests!

    No security at the Pier Park, eh?
    No one sees anything, at anytime, eh?
    No CCTVs, anywhere, eh?

    Sumting, nah mekin sense!!

    Rule of Thumb, going forward:

    All of the motoring public, entering the Pier Park, SHALL, register vehicles, and identification, with Security officials!

    If we are serious about solving crimes, we must get serious about these types of matters!



  • bad boy (22/05/2026, 06:45) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    don't be alarm we just needed some money to get ready for festival
  • Hinestly (22/05/2026, 06:48) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    The management of the pier park needs to have that establishment removed before things get worse, because it’s fishy how they are the only jewelry store being robbed
  • ausar (22/05/2026, 07:00) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    And, to add to my previous comment:

    All businesses of the Pier Park community, SHALL, in its possession, have a button, under the countertops,or a secret area, kniwn only to employees, to alert RVIPF, and Security Officials of Pier Park, in the time of robberies.

    When this occurs, Security Officials, can, close the gates of Pier Park, immediately, at the alarms!

    THIS,is so key , in the mitigation, and/ or apprehension of the robbers, during these types of activities

    GET TO WORK, PIER PARK MANAGEMENT!

    GET TO WORK!!!
    • @ausar (22/05/2026, 19:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Who apprehending a gun man when the security close the gates? Not me!!"
  • Hum (22/05/2026, 07:13) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check security
  • @ Ausar (22/05/2026, 08:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stupid idea, so when them close pier park with the gunmen there, aren't they going to kill people? When someone with a gun is desperate won't he do everything to escape? I'm sure no one else is going to have a gun so you tell me when the police reach ,how nany dead people will be there? Lol
  • tell me (22/05/2026, 08:33) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why doesn't the police have CCTV access over that area though? It is a public area that is highly trafficked by visitors and residents alike. Pier Park tenants, in your best interest, you should demand and receive more than what is handed to you.
    • bay yute (22/05/2026, 10:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      and them have them in town them icecream stall looking thing why any in the pier park but them all through town if police patrol like before smh
  • Inside Job (22/05/2026, 11:50) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its impossible that they get hit soooo often and no one gets caught. And yet no updated security nor armed guards etc. Sounds like insurance wash.
  • just do it (22/05/2026, 12:06) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Police are more reactive than proactive around here. The sun too hot for them all of a sudden and they indoors or driving around with ac on.

    I see a few CCTV mobile cam stations popping up in some areas. More are needed along with police officers on bicycles or even the same scooters these man out here using. Get a plan or action together mehn! Instead of minding man and woman love life out here!! That’s not what you officers being paid to do strictly!!!
  • @just do it (22/05/2026, 13:20) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    That's all they're in there policing, people love life and other gossip. They need to do actual police work.
  • Fair (22/05/2026, 14:36) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Those looking on not dumb. Had there been fairly distributed work or benefits no one no matter their status here in the BVI would look towards crime.
  • Yes (26/05/2026, 10:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Give legit businesses license to get their own protection. After a couple of them pick up some shot in they a## they will think twice


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