Vipd news release 051923 162 victim injured in jewelry store robbery on st. john
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT “To Protect and Serve” Office of the Commissioner AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 www.vipd.vi.gov VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 051923-162 For Immediate Media Distribution May 19, 2023 Victim Injured in Jewelry Store Robbery on St. John Cruz Bay, St. John - On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., detectives were advised about a robbery that had just taken place at St. John Bracelet located in Cruz Bay, St. John. At approximately 1:53 p.m., two unknown males entered the St. John Bracelet establishment. While inside, the owner sustained a single gunshot wound to the face by one of the unknown males. Both males later exited the business with an unknown amount of jewelry. The victim was later transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment. This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. …
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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT “To Protect and Serve” Office of the Commissioner AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 www.vipd.vi.gov VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 051923-162 For Immediate Media Distribution May 19, 2023 Victim Injured in Jewelry Store Robbery on St. John Cruz Bay, St. John - On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., detectives were advised about a robbery that had just taken place at St. John Bracelet located in Cruz Bay, St. John. At approximately 1:53 p.m., two unknown males entered the St. John Bracelet establishment. While inside, the owner sustained a single gunshot wound to the face by one of the unknown males. Both males later exited the business with an unknown amount of jewelry. The victim was later transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment. This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, Criminal Investigation Bureau Detective J. Carty at (340)693-8880 ext. 5207 or Detective S. Rhymer at (340)774-2211 ext. 5572 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-TIPS. - END -