Crime

Police Arrest One of Two Suspects Who Robbed Jewelry Store at Gunpoint Where One Employee Was Assaulted

ST. THOMAS — Police on Saturday at around 9:34 a.m. responded to an armed robbery incident at the "Gold Corner", a jewelry store located on the St. Thomas waterfront, and at about 2:28 p.m. the same day arrested one of two suspects involved in the heist. According to V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Toby Derima, upon officers' arrival to the store, employees said two masked men, dressed in all black, exited a white Suzuki Vitara armed with rifles. The suspects assaulted at least one employee and threatened others, according to the V.I.P.D. release. The suspects proceeded to break the showcases and took jewelry from the store before fleeing the area. With the help of citizens on social media, V.I.P.D. launched a dragnet for the suspects, said Mr. Derima. During the course of the investigation, officers recovered ammunition, stolen jewelry, and other evidence related to the robbery. At approximately 2:28 p.m., one of the suspects, 23-year-old Jamari Benjamin of Estate Nadir, was a...