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Crime Stoppers Empowers You: Make Your Island Safer

Crime Stoppers empowers you to make your neighborhoods safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. We understand that some people are still sceptical, so to learn exactly how we keep you anonymous, please visit our website and click on “How it Works.” If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed.

St. Croix: On June 13 about 9:30 p.m., police were dispatched to the hospital to interview a 45-year-old man being treated for gunshots wounds. The man said he was in the studio next to his Estate Ruby home when he heard voices. When he opened the door to see who was outside, several shots were fired at him. The only description he was able to give was “three men dressed in black” were shooting at him. If you know anything about this shooting, please let Crime Stoppers know.

St. John: On June 14 police received a report that a red and white 24-foot parasail boat was stolen from the Westin dock. The last time the boat was seen was in the late afternoon of June 12. The boat was recovered in the area of Thatch Cay. If you know anything about this incident, please let Crime Stoppers know.

St. Thomas: On June 19 around 1 a.m., officers were dispatched to a call about a man lying in the roadway in Estate Frydenhoj. The deceased, 41-year-old, Patroy Williams, a native of Jamaica who resided in the area, was killed by a single gunshot wound to the back. Investigators are trying to develop a timeline of his whereabouts prior to the murder. If you saw Williams during the hours prior to the shooting, please tell Crime Stoppers what you know.

Submit your information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by texting “USVI” plus your message to 274637. Your tips are completely anonymous and the stateside operators speak several languages. If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs or weapons, you will receive a reward to be paid according to your instructions.

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