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Vernon Bernard charged in connection to TPP Jewellery store robbery

Vernon Bernard, 32, of Manuel Reef, was charged with Robbery, Handling Stolen Goods, and Possession of the Proceeds of Criminal Conduct and will appear before the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting. Photo: VINO/File
It remains unclear what role this third person played in the heist, as the robbery was carried out by two masked individuals. Photo: Team of Reporters
It remains unclear what role this third person played in the heist, as the robbery was carried out by two masked individuals. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has today, January 20, 2024, announced that it has charged an additional male in connection to the armed robbery at House of Luxury Jewelry Store at Tortola Pier Park on July 1, 2023.

Vernon Bernard, 32, of Manuel Reef, was charged with Robbery, Handling Stolen Goods, and Possession of the Proceeds of Criminal Conduct and will appear before the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.

Police said in July of 2023, they responded to reports of an armed robbery at Tortola Pier Park, where two masked men dressed in white entered a prominent business and made off with Jewelry from the showcase.

The masked bandits then fired shots into the air while they made their escape; however, no injuries were reported.

Two men previously charged in relation to the daring daylight robbery were Shamul Mitchell, 35, of Sand Box Road, and Jelani Marquis, 27, of Hannahs Estate.

It remains unclear what role this third person played in the heist, as the robbery was carried out by two masked individuals.

Our News Centre will bring more information as it becomes available.

41 Responses to “Vernon Bernard charged in connection to TPP Jewellery store robbery”

  • local boy (20/01/2024, 16:00) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Some ppl just learn
    • l (20/01/2024, 18:08) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
      So glad they caught him, now what about the other one? Will he sing or take all of that time by himself? Either way, after prison, deport him!
  • again (20/01/2024, 16:41) Like (63) Dislike (5) Reply
    He need to get deported off the island. This man has done so many crimes and they can't catch him yet. The money he bought he mother a new vehicle with must have came from that robbery. He hasn't paid one child support for his son. Hope they get him this time.
    • @again (20/01/2024, 17:05) Like (47) Dislike (3) Reply
      Of course he bought mommy new ride from some of the stolen loot and he fence the jewelry. See? you must never envy someone when you see them with something because you don’t know how they obtain…………..
    • @again (20/01/2024, 19:00) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
      You put him on child support ? Try get facts together before commenting like you know
    • I would agree (20/01/2024, 19:35) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
      He is one that should be deported back to his homeland. I don’t understand how it took so long to tag him earlier. Every time I saw that dude, I got weird vibes.
    • smh (20/01/2024, 21:17) Like (1) Dislike (42) Reply
      ain't his moda have a job so I guess d moda working for thank you
    • Nadz (20/01/2024, 21:36) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      You fool
    • @again (20/01/2024, 23:20) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
      Yes, he should be deported and no one should think otherwise. He is a criminal and A DEADBEAT AND I DESPISE DEADBEATS. He is someone who does not contribute anything positive to the Territory so why should he be allowed to stay in the Territory.
  • lol (20/01/2024, 17:00) Like (23) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well gee golly, another one’s FREE PASS CARD JUST GOT EXPIRED. WHO’S NEXT TO GET THEIR FREE PASS CARD EXPIRED?
  • cc (20/01/2024, 17:44) Like (36) Dislike (4) Reply
    If he from Dominica why is he still here
  • Really Admin? (20/01/2024, 17:52) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    He was charged for handling stolen goods!
  • Yeshua (20/01/2024, 18:21) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    Wasn't he in the same murder case the Dpp lost about one year ago.
  • 2024 (20/01/2024, 18:37) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    was he the get away driver

    once them so called bad boys gets hold up by police they talk everything

  • Got away with M... (20/01/2024, 19:08) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    He is a menace! He needs to be deported after he finishes serving his time.
  • See (20/01/2024, 19:33) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Take him out to the channel with cement shoes. Enough ,!!!!!

  • Immigration (20/01/2024, 19:49) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    IF AYO HAD DEPORT HE BACK THEN HE WOULDNT HAVE BEEN IN THIS NOW
    • J (21/01/2024, 11:56) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
      There were no grounds for deportation. The murder case ended in a dismissal before the case heated up. Hopefully this time, our legal practitioners will do a better job of nailing him.
  • ANYTHING MAN ( MEK ) (20/01/2024, 19:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    CAN BE EXPLOITED BY MAN / TECHNOLOGY IS A SOPHISTICATED TOY FOR A CREATIVE MIND TO TEST THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH /
    AND THOSE CRIMINAL MENTALITY WILL FLEX OFF THEMSELVES ON ANYTHING , ESPECIALLY WHERE MONEY IS INVOLVED / A CON ARTIST IS A TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF HOW SKILLFUL SOME OF THEM ARE / MOST OF THEM ARE
    CAUGHT AFTER THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE
  • smfh (20/01/2024, 20:11) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    Once a thief always a thief
  • Why (20/01/2024, 21:54) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    Why his mother keep had to be from him she has other kids tola people messy
  • Facts here (20/01/2024, 22:06) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    I realize many criminals who the prosecution couldnt stick who was guilty with obvious evidence are free and still committing the same crimes they went jail for… PULL UP YOUR SLACK DPP
  • @againnnn (21/01/2024, 01:24) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    He dont even take care of none of his sons don't forget he got a child for the spanish girl too
    • And who holds the blame (21/01/2024, 15:31) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
      The women that laid down with him and decide to have children with him is just as bad and is struggling to support, clothe and feed the children. Out of curiosity I decide to go down the baby section of the supermarket and look at the prices of baby items, I was like oh snap how can anyone who is not financially stable afford to have children.
  • tv (21/01/2024, 05:34) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    So someone snitched or why it take this long if they camera
  • HMMM (21/01/2024, 06:13) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well done guys you guys are on point please don't mess this up,the rest in Baugher's Bay wearing the jewelry all now!! Take them off the streets
  • People’s Opinion (21/01/2024, 09:51) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    So you telling me the Jewelry is being worn on the hooligans necks!
  • Bob (21/01/2024, 11:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    They didn't hold two person about this before?
  • SO YOU FLEXING OFF (21/01/2024, 13:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOUR SKILLZ ON ME AGAIN , EH BOI ? THAT BLOGG ( ANYTHING MAN MEK ) WAS SENT ON THE USVI LOTTERY SENERIO , SO HOW IT GOT ON THE PIER PARK SENERIO ? YOU LOVE TO PLAY GAMES
  • Charge him! (21/01/2024, 14:02) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP AZIM
  • I stand on deportation (21/01/2024, 15:43) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    He need to be deported from the BVI back to where he came from. I agree, he is not doing anything positive to uplift the Territory that allowed him here. He is a menace and it is time for the BVI to send him packing. Keep him in jail because if he get out on the street, he is going to make a run for it UNLESS HE HAVE DONE SOMETHING IN HIS HOMELAND AND IS AFRAID TO GO BACK FOR FEAR OF REPRISALS OR JAIL.
  • DPP dumbbbb (22/01/2024, 00:51) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Lollol no wonder the DPP loses all they cases . Lol stop profiling individuals without evidence to match dummies !

    He was to get charged for handling stolen goods lol !!!! Aye TALKtola the best ... Careful ya geh lock up for he say she say ehhh !!! How much man them got ballo who up there wrongfully , here goes another one ... Yeah he a criminal but he ain't got ntn to do with hat crime . Dummies
  • Hmm (22/01/2024, 03:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes they wearing the jewelry in Baugher's Bay set of clowns! Swear they look and doing god! When karma circle back for you guys!!
    • @hmm (22/01/2024, 09:04) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Baughers bay been had jewelry…stop tha watchy watchy shyte n mind yours
  • justice (22/01/2024, 03:07) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    We want justice for AZIM charge him for that to make him talk
  • Puzzle muzzle (22/01/2024, 09:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go to the station, and give information. Or just stop instigating things


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