I-SMART, an electronics store located in Road Town, was burglarised on Saturday April 21, 2018. Photo: VINO/File

According to reports reaching our newsroom, the burglar/s gained access to the place of business by breaking the locks for the iron grill at the entrance and then smashing one of the glass doors.

It is unclear what exactly was taken and the total loss suffered by the business.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the reports to this news site.

“I can confirm that a burglary was reported at I-SMART…No arrests have been made in that matter,” Police Information Officer Diane L. Drayton stated.

Burglary on heels of armed robbery on VG

It was only on Friday April 20, 2018 that our newsroom first and accurately reported that a lone gunman forced his way into the office of a construction firm in Virgin Gorda around 2:45 P.M. in his attempt to make off with monies to pay construction workers.

Police on April 23, 2018 said inquiries suggest that the assailant came expecting funds made available by the contractor to be on the site located on Towers Road in the Valley; however, those funds had not arrived by that time. The gunman fled the premises with personal funds from one member of staff and a construction worker.

The suspect is described as dark in complexion and approximately 6’. At the time he was wearing all black with a mask on his face.

Persons with information into the identity of this suspect are asked to contact the Virgin Gorda Police Station directly or call the RVIPF access number 311. Persons can also call the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. All information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Police continue to encourage businesses to use cheques or direct bank deposits rather than cash to pay workers at work sites. When large amounts of cash must be transported or held in a location, persons are asked to seek the advice or assistance of Police.