UPDATE: Purcell robbery victim was hit with a gun; $$ taken- Police
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Diane L. Drayton, Information Officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), also confirmed that a gun was used in the incident.
“I am confirming that there was a robbery of a male on December 23, 2017. Two men approached the victim, one with a gun, while he was entering his vehicle. Cash was the only item taken,” Drayton stated.
Police also stated that the victim was injured after being hit with a gun. “He was treated at Peebles Hospital and released,” Drayton added.
See previous article published December 23, 2017
Man robbed of gold chain in Purcell
Reports reaching our newsroom is that a man was reportedly robbed of a gold chain in the early hours of this morning Saturday December 23, 2017 in Purcell Estate on Tortola.
Information is sketchy; however, an eyewitness told our newsroom that a man was leaving his automobile in the new BVI Ports Authority Purcell parking lot when a young man came up to him and allegedy snatched his gold chain.
The man being robbed tried to defend himself from the attacker and it was alleged that a gun may have been used; however, it is unclear if it was the robber or the victim who allegedly had a gun.
Police spokeswoman Diane L. Drayton did not immediately respond to our queries before publication time; however, police are investigating the matter.
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22 Responses to “UPDATE: Purcell robbery victim was hit with a gun; $$ taken- Police”
Sir, it is a pity you did not have a double barrel shot gun on you to blow them into the next century when they approach you to rob you. I don't give a flying @#$& anymore. I am keeping myself armed now. If they step to me, I am going to blow the mother@$!Kers into the next century. I don't have a problem spending a few years in jail for taking out street scams. enough is f×$#ING enough.