Virgin Islands police are asking the public for information after a man was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday evening in Anna’s Retreat, the department announced in a press release.
At about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the victim told police he was turning his vehicle around on a dead-end road when a red car blocked his exit. A man wearing a hood got out of the car, pointed a gun at the victim’s head, and demanded money, police said. The victim handed over his cash, and the gunman fled in the same vehicle in an unknown direction, according to the release.
The VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating the case and urged anyone with information to call 911, the CIB at 340-774-2211 extensions 5553–5556, Crime Stoppers V.I. at 800-222-TIPS, the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546, or the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506.
Police emphasized that all tips will be kept confidential and that callers can remain anonymous.
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