Crime

Burglary at Eulalie Rivera K-8 School: Stolen Kitchen Equipment Delays Cafeteria Restoration

ST.  CROIX — The V.I. Police Department announced on Tuesday that it is investigating a burglary at Eulalie Rivera K-8 School, where thieves stole multiple kitchen appliances from the school’s cafeteria, which has been under renovation since the devastation of Hurricane Maria. According to the police report, officers were dispatched to the school on Monday, February 3, after receiving a report that the burglary had already occurred. Investigators believe the theft took place between 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, and 4:50 p.m. on Monday, February 3​. Stolen Items and Impact on the School Among the items stolen from the school cafeteria, VIPD listed the following: One stainless steel 50-gallon ice machine with a black lid One Ridge brand tile cutter/saw Two commercial-grade six-burner ovens One orange and silver electric drill One commercial hood with double ventilation School officials have expressed concern over the setback, noting that students and parents rely on the...