Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

UPDATE: Stolen vehicles recovered

March 1st, 2025 | Tags: Mr Rentals KIA Soul stolen theft Kia Picanto RVIPF
The two vehicles stolen from MR Rentals have been recovered according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Photo: RVIPF
The two vehicles stolen from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay. Photo: RVIPF
The two vehicles stolen from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay. Photo: RVIPF
One of the vehicles stolen is a navy blue Kia Picanto with license plate RT 5634. Photo: RVIPF
One of the vehicles stolen is a navy blue Kia Picanto with license plate RT 5634. Photo: RVIPF
One of the vehicles stolen from Mr Rentals in Paraquita Bay is a white Kia Soul with blue accents. Photo: RVIPF
One of the vehicles stolen from Mr Rentals in Paraquita Bay is a white Kia Soul with blue accents. Photo: RVIPF
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that the two vehicles reported stolen from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay have been recovered.

The theft occurred during the night of Thursday, February 27, 2025.

RVIPF did not say if any arrests were made or where the vehicles were found but indicated that they were returned to the owners at MR Rentals.

The police also thanked the public for its assistance in recovering the two vehicles.

See previous article published February 28, 2025

2 vehicles stolen from car rental @ Paraquita Bay

- attempt to steal vehicles also made @ a car rental in West End

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is actively investigating the theft of two vehicles from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay. The theft reportedly occurred overnight. 

The suspects, according to a police press release on February 28, 2025, forcefully breached the premises before making off with the vehicles.

One of the vehicles is a white Kia Soul with blue accents. The license plate is RT 5712.

The other vehicle stolen is a navy blue Kia Picanto with license plate RT 5634.

Police said an attempt was also made at another rental company in West End, which suggests a broader pattern of criminal activity.

Vehicles may be used to commit crimes- RVIPF

Investigators believe these stolen vehicles may be used to commit further crimes and could potentially be fitted with different license plates to avoid detection.

"As such, the matter is being treated with urgency," Police said.

The RVIPF advises the public to remain alert and report suspicious activity. Anyone with information, no matter how small, is urged to contact the RVIPF’s non-emergency line 311 or RVIPF’s Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

Reports can also be made anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS). Community vigilance and timely reporting can help prevent further criminal acts.

4 Responses to “UPDATE: Stolen vehicles recovered ”

  • dumb (28/02/2025, 15:12) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Let them fooly owner keep leaving the keys inside, they should take them toa chop shop.
  • (28/02/2025, 18:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I need a new car now
  • Kia boyz (28/02/2025, 19:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Always a Kia soul mehson lol criminals love that car

    And low quality women
  • HMMM (01/03/2025, 03:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They got stolen to do a crime RVIPF please stay alert!! Don’t take this situation as a joke!!


Create a comment


Create a comment

Disclaimer: Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) welcomes your thoughts, feedback, views, bloggs and opinions. However, by posting a blogg you are agreeing to post comments or bloggs that are relevant to the topic, and that are not defamatory, liable, obscene, racist, abusive, sexist, anti-Semitic, threatening, hateful or an invasion of privacy. Violators may be excluded permanently from making contributions. Please view our declaimer above this article. We thank you in advance for complying with VINO's policy.

Follow Us On

Disclaimer: All comments posted on Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) are the sole views and opinions of the commentators and or bloggers and do not in anyway represent the views and opinions of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online and its parent company.