Rosa’s Place, a Charlotte Amalie bar and restaurant, was raided Monday afternoon by a pair of masked gunmen who stole money and personal items, the V.I. Police Department reported.
According to the police at 1:05 p.m. Monday the 911 emergency call center was notified of an armed robbery that had occurred at Rosa’s Place in Anna’s Fancy.
The initial report said two unknown suspects dressed in all black with masks covering their faces entered the establishment through the rear entrance. Once inside, the suspects took money and other personal items from the business’ employees at gunpoint.
The two thieves then exited the establishment and fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction, police said.
The investigation is ongoing. Police urged anyone with information regarding the crime to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 ext. 5556 or the anonymous tip service, Crime Stoppers USVI, at 1-800-222-8477.
