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Crime Stoppers: Be Part of the Solution

Crime Stoppers empowers law abiding citizens to make neighborhoods, schools and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining totally anonymous. If you know something, say something as law enforcement needs to know what you know.

St. Croix: On May 1, police responded to a report of a foul odor coming from a residence in Estate Whim. After gaining entrance to the home, police found the lifeless bodies of calypsonians Kassaun "K-Force" Baptiste and Jose "the Mighty TNL" Navarro. Police suspect the men had been dead for about one week. If you know something police should know, please speak up.

St. John: On April 18 at 3:45 a.m., a woman reported to police that a male had entered her residence in upper Cruz Bay while she and her boyfriend were sleeping. The man stole several items from the residence including a wallet and money. When discovered, he fled on foot towards the Islandia Building. Tell us what you know so police can identify this burglar.

St. Thomas: On April 29 at 11 a.m., a man in the area of Estate Tutu was shot at by an unknown individual. The man was wounded by the gunfire. VIPD is seeking your help in identifying the shooter. Tell us what you know.

Be part of the solution. Continue to help make our islands a safer place to live and visit by telling us what you know about these, or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10 percent of the retail value of property recovered. For an assailant involved in a shooting, it is $900. Crime Stoppers’ maximum reward is $2,500.

Please note: Crime Stoppers technology makes it impossible for anyone to find out who submitted a tip. To learn how this is done, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on How It Works.

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