St. John, USVI – On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at approximately 1:50 a.m., detectives were notified of a robbery that occurred in the area of the Cruz Bay Creek on St. John.

On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at approximately 11:37 p.m., a male was in the area of the Cruz Bay Creek Apartments when he was approached by two black males, one of which had a long gun. The male stated that the male with the firearm demanded his jewelry, and he gave them to the male. Both males subsequently left the area in an unknown direction.

This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, Detective Jermaine Carty of the Criminal Investigation Bureau Unit at (340) 693-8880 ext. 5207 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1 (800) 222-TIPS (8477).