Crime Stoppers is asking the community to help the VIPD solve the following crimes, and would like to remind you that any information, no matter how insignificant, may be just what the police need to solve these cases:
St. Croix: Police are seeking information on individuals or groups who are involved with vehicle theft, selling stolen car parts or altering vehicles that have been stolen.
St. John: Police are reminding residents that hiring undocumented persons is illegal. They are also seeking information on any undocumented individuals living or working on the island.
St. Thomas: Police are seeking information on two suspects who robbed two victims just before 11 p.m. Monday, April 6, in Oswald Harris Court. One victim was shot and died four days later. The suspects were described as being 18 to 25 years old. One was wearing a red bandanna over his face and the other was wearing a black bandanna over his face.
Crime Stoppers is pleased to report that we have authorized $6,350 of rewards to date, but only $250 has been claimed. If you were a tipster, please check with Crime Stoppers to see if you are eligible for a cash reward.
Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at CrimeStoppersUSVI.orgor by texting "USVI" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.
