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UPDATE: 4 arrested following execution of search warrants- RVIPF

Police have confirmed that four persons were arrested following execution of search warrants on July 7, 2016. Photo: VINO/File
Two persons have allegedly been held for questioning in relation to the armed robbery on Riteway Food Market on June 13, 2016. Photo: VINO/File
Two persons have allegedly been held for questioning in relation to the armed robbery on Riteway Food Market on June 13, 2016. Photo: VINO/File
Police stated that a round was discharged and cash taken in the robbery on the supermarket on Flemming Street. Photo: VINO/File
Police stated that a round was discharged and cash taken in the robbery on the supermarket on Flemming Street. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following our first and accurate story on July 7, 2016 that persons were arrested following raids on a home in Road Town and Baughers Bay, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed our story.

It was noted, however, that four persons were arrested.

According to sources, the arrests were in relation to the recent armed robbery on Riteway Food Markets.

"I can confirm that search warrants were executed this morning and four persons were arrested," Police Information Officer Diane Drayton told Virgin Islands News Online last evening, July 7, 2016.

It is not clear if anyone has since been charged.

See previous story published July 7, 2016

2 reportedly held for questioning in Riteway Robbery 

Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online from our Team of Reporters is that ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted raids this morning, July 7, 2016 and held persons for questioning in relation to the armed robbery on Riteway Food Market in Flemming Street on June 13, 2016.

Cash was reportedly taken by the two masked men who pounced on the business establishment sometime around 8:00 P.M.

“Two masked persons came from the back of the building around 8:00 P.M. and walked through the main entrance doors into the supermarket. One discharged a round of ammunition and demanded money from the cashiers. They then both fled the scene the same way they came with monies from two of the cash registers. No persons were injured in the incident,” a press release from the RVIPF on June 14, 2016 stated.

According to reports reaching this news site, Police raided a home in Road Town sometime around 6:00A.M. and held one person for questioning. They then reportedly raided another home, but in Baughers Bay, and another person was held.

It is not clear whether the persons have since been released or charged with any offence.

A response to our queries from the RVIPF was not received at the time of publication.

22 Responses to “UPDATE: 4 arrested following execution of search warrants- RVIPF”

  • long look (07/07/2016, 15:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    So what about the 2 that was shooting at each other in long look yesterday???????
    • Boss (07/07/2016, 19:33) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      Long Look you know who they are please go tell the popo so that they can go and get them
  • Xxx (07/07/2016, 15:26) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Crime crime every where
  • ???? (07/07/2016, 15:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Howe this happen?
  • Here Too (07/07/2016, 16:19) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    so the new police chief working for the people?
  • concern (07/07/2016, 16:44) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    So what about the mother and son that police found a hi power gun in
    there house at paraquita bay. We need to know.
  • white smarter than us (07/07/2016, 16:59) Like (15) Dislike (13) Reply
    You ever hear two white people pulling gun on one another or Robbing one another...we are fools. Why we continue to do to each other what we know is wrong...The white people are straight up smarter than us.... Check the banks see who are in line to make personal saving deposits blacks and the few whites are making commercial deposits. Check the loans department see how many applications for Car Loans 99% black one percent rejection,..How many other loans property, business others 50% black 50% white 35% rejection black---5% rejection white... They are using our savings to build their
  • NHI (07/07/2016, 22:17) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    I just returned to the BVI last night after visiting family abroad, and I want to turn around and leave again
  • New born. Baby (08/07/2016, 00:02) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Wel. Saw tan tan u like ggangster man!!!!!!!!
    • strupz (08/07/2016, 10:54) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      Tola people like to bring down others mehson ... what you getting out of involving tan tan name ? what you getting out of hating.. go make some money man from worrying about people and them man ..
      • Well (08/07/2016, 12:28) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
        @Strupz, this is not about bringing each other down. Well check this, if Tan, Tan did not want his name call out, he should have stayed out of the mess mess. Who would want to hate hate on someone who is doing or did wrong wrong. Do good and good will follow you, do bad and bad will follow you.
        • strupz (08/07/2016, 15:31) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
          So.. his bad doings have anything to do with her? NO.. Sound so stupid .... Man will do what them want regardless , thief , kill , run drugs, han you name it .. it has nothing to do with their women .. so just sit down .. and the news didn't call names but you busy calling .. strupz ask vino for a job buddy
  • Edo Mite (08/07/2016, 10:30) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Aint nothing like seeing black fools kill each other well atleast try to kill each other. KEEP SHOOTING AT EACH OTHER YOU WILL HIT YOUR TARGET. I say this even though it sounds mean because EVRYBODY KNOW WHO SHOOTING AND WILL NOT TELL THE AUTHORITY SO SOMENONE WILL DIE. Don't be mad at me be mad at your foolish sons.
  • THE REAL NHI (08/07/2016, 10:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    EVEN IF FOUR WAS ARRESTED DONT MEAN THEY ALL WILL BE CHARGE OR CARRY TO COURT OR THEY GUILTY BUT KEEP DOING URL JOBS FEAR AND SEND A MESSAGE TO THE WANA BE BAD GUYS
  • vex (08/07/2016, 11:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Vino is still the best
  • Rebel (08/07/2016, 21:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    No one coming to raid anything of mines. My own house I work hard towards police coming and break down no way we must stand up more. Politicians homes they need to burst


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