Three Men, Dressed In Lineman Gear, Rob Family Of Wrangler, Cash, Credit Cards And Other Belongings

ST. CROIX -- A St. Croix family residing on the north shore was connived into allowing access to their home on Tuesday afternoon and subsequently robbed of their belongings -- including a vehicle and cash, among other items -- by three armed men, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced Thursday. The men attired themselves in lineman gear resembling contractors working for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and Viya. One of the men knocked on the door of the house, located in La Vallee, and once it was opened by the adult male occupant, the men said they were in search of a meter, giving the occupants the impression that they were WAPA meter readers. But once inside, the intruders pointed guns at the family and demanded the location of a perceived safe. They also asked for cash, credit cards and other items, according to Mr. Dratte. The suspects stole the victims' cash, credit cards, three mobile phones, driver's licenses and personal documents, acc...