Kmart at Lockhart Gardens Mall in St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS — An emergency call was placed to the 911 Emergency Call Center at 8:29 a.m. on Thursday, reporting a robbery at the Kmart Lockhart Mall in St. Thomas, the VIPD has announced.
According to the 911 Central dispatch, a black male allegedly took several items from the store and then brandished what seemed to be a firearm at the security officer before fleeing the scene on foot.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau is actively investigating the incident. The authorities are calling on anyone with information related to the crime to come forward and assist in the investigation. Individuals with knowledge of the event are encouraged to contact 911 or Detective D. Greenaway-Thomas of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 ext. 5574. Alternatively, tips can be anonymously reported to Crime Stoppers V.I.
The police urge the community to help in providing any details that could lead to the resolution of this case and the apprehension of the individual responsible for the robbery.
