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UPDATE: Police release photo of chain allegedly taken in recent armed robbery

An photo of the chain and and pendant allegedly taken from a robbery victim on October 29, 2012 outside a bar in Huntums Ghut. Photo: RVIPF
Virgin Islands News Online observed what appeared to be a bullet hole on the glass door of the A Value store. The store clerk said she noticed it when she turned up for work but had not received any information as to what happened. Photo: VINO
Virgin Islands News Online observed what appeared to be a bullet hole on the glass door of the A Value store. The store clerk said she noticed it when she turned up for work but had not received any information as to what happened. Photo: VINO
A close up shot at what appears to be a bullet hole in the glass door of the A Value supermarket in Huntums Ghut. Photo: VINO
A close up shot at what appears to be a bullet hole in the glass door of the A Value supermarket in Huntums Ghut. Photo: VINO
The shooting reportedly took place outside of the Guns and Chicken Hot Shots Bar. Photo: VINO
The shooting reportedly took place outside of the Guns and Chicken Hot Shots Bar. Photo: VINO
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have released an image of the gold chain and pendant allegedly taken from a robbery victim on October 29, 2012 outside a bar in Huntums Ghut.

Police had previously confirmed that several shots were fired in the Huntums Ghut area in the vicinity of the Guns and Chicken Hot Shots Bar and A Value supermarket around midnight October 28, 2012 and that a man was robbed of a gold chain and pendant.

The RVIPF is asking persons who may have seen this chain on anyone or being sold on the streets to call the RVIPF three-digit number 311 and speak to any officer within the Criminal Investigations Department. Persons can also give information through the confidential Crimestoppers number 800-8477 or 800-TIPS. 

Police Information Officer Diane Drayton had previously indicated to Virgin Islands News Online that "police are investigating an armed robbery of a man in Huntums Ghut around midnight last night" and that shots were fired but no one was injured.

Meanwhile, Virgin Islands News Online had observed what appeared to be a bullet hole on the glass door of the A Value supermarket on October 29, 2012. The store clerk said she noticed it when she turned up for work but had not received any information as to what happened.

This news site’s reporter on the scene tried to draw comments from persons in the area but they had remained either tight-lipped or said they were not aware of any shooting.

Unconfirmed reports also state that the shooting actually took place outside of the Guns and Chicken Hot Shots Bar where the robbery allegedly took place.

57 Responses to “UPDATE: Police release photo of chain allegedly taken in recent armed robbery ”

  • head master (29/10/2012, 08:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    PEOPLE, PEOPLE HOW MUCH MORE MUST WE TAKE? WHEN ARE WE GOING TO SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH?
    • where (29/10/2012, 08:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      i agree crime has become part of our everyday life of the bvi and no one wants to do anything about it.....where are the UK police officers?
    • do with out it (29/10/2012, 09:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      This is how destructive greed, and the 'love of money' is or maybe the love of a gold chain!! lol
    • me too (29/10/2012, 17:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      well said "head master" When are we going to say enough, why are we so silent on these crime matters.
  • jail bird (29/10/2012, 08:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we must sent ppl to jail for a total of 50 years on gun and ammunition charges.
  • tell the truth (29/10/2012, 08:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    With no jobs in the country but only for NDP cronies, no justice for people and no money to support their families and pay bills, the criminals are back to business
    • talk girl talk (29/10/2012, 13:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I guess according to your logic that is why the government has failed to come up with any plan! Nuff said!
    • Letto (29/10/2012, 22:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Have you ever realize NDP cronies and VIP cronies are all the one and same
  • dem say (29/10/2012, 08:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Crime is way to prevalent in our society. We need to save our young generation as a nation. We ALL need to play a part.
  • who (29/10/2012, 09:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    who is importing deeds guns?
  • AC-360 (29/10/2012, 09:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the journey of 1000 steps starts with 1....we need to get these guns off the streets so let's start one by one
    • 1 year (29/10/2012, 18:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      the problem is not only the UK police officers but the local/island ones I belive dem have way too much lazy, thuggish, arrogant, illiterate police and not enough Smart, Hardworking, Sensible, & anti-corrupt police in the service.... just my two cents i have dealth with them over the pass year!!!
      • SIDS (29/10/2012, 19:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        ITS NOT YOU ALONE HAVE PROBLEM WITH POLICE . THET CANT EVEN INVESTIGATE A CRIME THEY. P.P ALWAYS MESS IT UP. POOR THEM.
  • FACTS MAN (29/10/2012, 09:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this crime thing will never end similar to the racism epidemic in the bvi, the crime infestation will never end, while some are able to profit from it.
  • under water (29/10/2012, 09:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Under the leadership of this NDP government they claim they will reduce crime but we have seen no serious efforts to have a reduction of crime and put it as a priority!!!

    They have supported the renewal of the UK police officers contracts over local and Caribbean officers and already is supporting D Morris for COP but crime is out of control in this country for this year alone!
    • yes we can (29/10/2012, 13:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      People, the only crime plan the NDP and Morris have is to lock up locals who does not support them!!!
      Peace.
  • Big Bird (29/10/2012, 09:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The guns will continue to come into the country because the Gov't has failed to shore up our borders and deal in a meaningful way with the drug trade
  • hollowee (29/10/2012, 09:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The main problem in the BVI with gun crime is they keep killing and locking up out youths while leaving white collar criminals alone. That would lead to an unstable society!
  • Pissed (29/10/2012, 09:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guns & Chicken wow wow wow what a name you weren't getting a trade license with that name,(almighty sterotype).

    oh my .......,......people, times like this is when I strongly prescribe to the philosophy of people like Hilter. Hang the fools and eradicate the mess from within us. purge from us those who make us look like animals. Stop playing around Govt of the VI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Pissed (29/10/2012, 10:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      you can tell your brain put in upderside down you dont even know where the name came from
      • LolPissedreply (29/10/2012, 12:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Now that is pretty stupid...I know what guns are and I know what Chicken is and i also know how they are percieved when it comes to black people. Perception fool fool. By saying my brain is put in upside down, you are suggesting that what you know them to mean should be common, and should be some thing a Well educated, in form, well read person etc should know (every one should Know)

        My comment was based on perception, how we as black people are viewed by non blacks when it comes to those two words, and even more so that a shooting took place around a bar with that names.

        Don't take it personal cause you picked a stupid names, show some more creativity, show that your brain wasn't put in upside down!!!!!

        And I still believe bad elements amongst us should be put down!!!!!

        • LB (29/10/2012, 19:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          The poster is trying to tell you that the bar is named after a father (Gun) and his son (Chicken)! Ignorance is bliss!
  • my thoughts (29/10/2012, 10:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The police is not capable of fighting crime so we need a Military
    • Mick Mars (29/10/2012, 18:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      With a military, comes military action. Who you goin' call when this 'Military' decide to impart curfews, martial law and other abrasive methods to deal with crime and then 'protect', the citizens them here guarding, eh?
      • Sobeit (29/10/2012, 20:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Well if that's what it will take then so be it... The BVI is getting worst by the day when it comes to crime... It's sickening now man seriously
    • facts (30/10/2012, 09:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I Agree with you
      • wrong way (31/10/2012, 15:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I dont even know what to say.... The daily events in this nation are just depressing.
        Something is super wrong in Tola
  • liat 521 (29/10/2012, 10:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    SO how all these guns get into the BVI? via the ports both air and sea.
  • ------------------ (29/10/2012, 10:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Here we go again more crime in lil tortola
    • under the bus (29/10/2012, 13:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I have every confidence we will win back our country! I have to believe that, we must believe that otherwise, we don't stand a chance!
    • bill (09/11/2012, 05:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      thank heavens for thinking citizens
  • @pissed (29/10/2012, 10:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gun was the nickname of Chicken's father. Chicken is honoring his father after life.
    • Understand/Mixed feelings (29/10/2012, 12:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I can respect that and had to pause for a second after reading your reply....but it still doens't take away from how those words are viewed!!!!

      Aka I have always dislike
      The sexier
      The Wifer
      Gunz
      ladies Man
      Killer
  • Boo (29/10/2012, 11:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    wow. What a prophetic name.
  • tot to tot (29/10/2012, 14:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    some commenters are harping on about racism but not one violent crime has been committed in the BVI by anybody other that black people, the white people behave themselves when it comes to violent crime
    • TO: tot to tot (29/10/2012, 16:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Go back and enjoy your rum and the forgiveness of your sins with your racist blog…. Your type of people are no longer a voice on the civil dialog in the BVI and that will NEVER change...........good riddans mih boi
    • our sake (29/10/2012, 17:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      tot to tot if you discover that you don't like people majority or the BVI, for God's sake leave....
    • sin (29/10/2012, 17:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Discrimination against people based on colour is racism, plain and simple so tot to tot you are a racist!!!
  • cup cake (29/10/2012, 16:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is it that it is the police's fault every time someone rob or fire a gun?
    • lllllllllllllllllll (29/10/2012, 17:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      part of the problen is there's a very poor work ethic in the police force at all levels!
      • fat hen (29/10/2012, 17:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        When you have big belly policemen what can they do? I seen too many big belly policeman in the RVIPF
  • church time (29/10/2012, 17:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pray for the country people
  • LEGAL TEAM (29/10/2012, 20:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need a serious Commissioner of Police who understands BVI Culture and BVI Crime.When Morris arrived in the BVI,he did not tell us that he came to fight crime:He told us that he came to weed-out/root-out those undesirables in the police force?Now Morris is Commissioner,but he spend more time out of the country,than in the Country.These UK detectives enjoying their vacation,and having their own segrigated meetings monthly.They doh give a heck about crime in the BVI.Governor,it is time for Her Majesty to replace you and Morris.Send us a qualified C.O.P.Morris is here on a 3-year contract as D.C.P. He should not be acting COP in disguise:Get a C.O.P to run the force,and get some mentally and physically competent police officers back in the C.I.D and Task Force.Wake up Governor!Wake up!! And stop playing UK Friendship-Politics..
    • high hope (29/10/2012, 23:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      but even the polioce men dem will tell you Morris has to plan to fight crime in the bvi.

      it seems like only the criminals have a 'crime plan' because only the criminals plans to commit crimes.
  • Action Please (30/10/2012, 21:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Crime is not just a police problem. It is easy to shift the blame. The real tradegy is a lack of community involvement and compassion for others.

    Stop talking about the problem a solution.

  • Spzzzzz (30/10/2012, 22:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ah wonder if pickren no or kare hoo d robors for?
  • gun power (31/10/2012, 15:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What a disgrace! The house of Assb needs to stop pussyfooting around and pass some MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCEfor guns
  • Sabbath Hill (08/11/2012, 18:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    But wait! This look like my chain that was robbed from me also.......what the hell!
  • DOT (08/11/2012, 20:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ICE WILLY SUPPOSE TO KNOW HOW IT FEEL WHEN SOMEONE THIEF,SOMETHING
    FROM YOU.VIRGIN GORDA BECAME PEACEFUL WHEN HE GOT CAUGHT.
  • che (08/11/2012, 23:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This chain is for sale on a facebook site bring and buy...
  • tamar (09/11/2012, 22:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    A chain very similar to this was being sold on facebook (bring and buy) yesterday and after seeing this on the news i went back on facebook (bring and buy) to look for the chain to see if it look the same, but the person already delete it...that made me worry if this was the same chain...but oh well...good luck looking for the person!


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