ST. THOMAS -- A female victim was robbed at gunpoint while in her home on Wednesday night, V.I.P.D. Media Specialist Sakeeda Freeman has announced.
According to Ms. Freeman, on Thursday at approximately 12:05 a.m., the 911 emergency call center dispatched officers to a first-degree burglary incident in the area of Silke Gade.
Upon arrival to the scene, contact was made with a female victim, who told police that at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while at her home, a masked man entered her house and placed a gun to her head. The victim said the suspect left her house with a handbag that contained $300. He fled on foot, she said.
Police are asking anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect, to call the force at 340) 774-2211 or the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 714-9801. You can also contact Crime Stoppers USVI to leave an anonymous tip.
