3 gunmen rob St John restaurant in daylight heist
An armed robbery incident occurred at a Coral Bay restaurant in St John on Friday, October 13, 2023, according to the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD), which also confirmed that the incident took place at approximately 1:00 PM when two patrons were inside the establishment. Photo: VIC
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CORAL BAY, St John, USVI- An armed robbery incident occurred at a Coral Bay restaurant in St John on Friday, October 13, 2023, according to the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD), which also confirmed that the incident took place at approximately 1:00 PM when two patrons were inside the establishment.
CORAL BAY, St John, USVI- An armed robbery incident occurred at a Coral Bay restaurant in St John on Friday, October 13, 2023, according to the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD), which also confirmed that the incident took place at approximately 1:00 PM when two patrons were inside the establishment.
Three male assailants, each armed with guns, entered the restaurant and demanded money. After the patrons handed over their cash, the armed men promptly left the scene, heading in an undetermined direction.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau is currently spearheading the investigation into the robbery. Local law enforcement urges anyone with information related to this crime to promptly come forward.
Individuals with any knowledge of the event can contact the police directly at 911 or reach out to the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340)693-8880 ext. 5207. Alternatively, tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers V.I. by dialing 1(800)222-8477, or online here.
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12 Responses to “3 gunmen rob St John restaurant in daylight heist”
They don’t need gangsters from across the boarders. They have their own and they are way advance ours. You should read the local news from them the USVI. We in the VI playing catch up. Just saying