More Cops to Patrol Central Road Town
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July 28, 2010 12:41 pm AST
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Following the bright daylight armed robbery at First Bank on Monday morning, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) announced that it will be putting more Police officers on patrol in central Road Town.

The Force has also placed a team of 12 detectives on the case, as it is actively pursuing several leads into the robbery.

Police in a press release on Tuesday evening quoted Deputy Commissioner of Police, David Morris as stating that he recognises the impact the robbery has had on the community and is working with detectives to bring the case to a successful end.

"It is very disturbing to all of us that we have armed individuals in Road Town, in daylight, committing such brazen acts. Therefore, our efforts are very focused on doing whatever is necessary to capture these perpetrators. We are also going to put more Police officers on the streets to patrol the centre of town as well as the outskirts to ensure that acts such as these are discouraged particularly during the Festival season," the DCP noted in the press release.

According to Police, they are looking for one individual driving a maroon coloured vehicle, who attempted to stop the robbers as they were leaving the First Bank parking lot.

Police are also looking for a man who pursued the robbers on foot as they fled in their vehicle down Nibbs Street.

According to the release, these two community-minded individuals can greatly assist Police in their investigation if they come forward.These persons are asked to contact the Deputy Commissioner David Morris directly at 468-9134 or the Anti-Drug and Violent Crime Task Force at 468-2718 or 468-2719.

They can also provide information through Crimestoppers which has an anonymous, confidential hotline number 800-8477 or 800-TIPS. Crimestoppers is a completely independent crime reporting system and an alternative way for the public to report crime. Calls made to Crimestoppers are free and untraceable.
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Not sure I will ever go back to BVI
August 11, 2010 - 7:58 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 1 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
Armed bank robbery in broad daylight in RT, armed robbery at Denzels in WE, tourists/sailors robbed in RT again. Crime has been slowly increasing for years in the BVI but now its spinning rapidly out of control.

Tourism in the BVI will dry up unless visitors feel safe in the streets. This... more
Curious
July 28, 2010 - 7:31 PM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 2 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
More Police but I bet they won't be armed. How will unarmed Police Officers discourage future incidents of a similar nature, especially if the criminals are determined.
red hood
July 28, 2010 - 11:19 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 5 ) ▪ Dislike ( 1 ) ▪ Report Abuse
whoopee the police will finally do their jobs i feel safer already, what a joke they cant even catch a cold at winter time
It's time
July 28, 2010 - 11:08 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 2 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
It is time for the government to place surveillance cameras around town. All the banks are situated in one area and this should not be too hard to do.
doc
July 28, 2010 - 11:08 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 4 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
This should of been in place long time ago, its not like this the first time a bank has been robbed, this should of been in place from the first time after the other bank was ronbed a few yrs ago, we need to stop waiting til something happen to then try and do something about it. AN OUNCE OF... more
Strupes
July 28, 2010 - 10:55 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 3 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
As usual, something ALWAYS have to happen first in order for the GOVERNMENT to do something....
Hmmm
July 28, 2010 - 12:26 PM AST ▪ Like ( 2 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
Exactly!!! I guess someone needs to get killed in West End or East End or up country so that we can get police presence up there as well?

The system is not working and the bandits are calling the shots. We cannot keep trying methods that simply do not work. We need more police, better trained... more
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July 28, 2010 - 10:29 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
I hope they got personal firearms .... because My body in a police suit only means he can call for backup... I'd buss my tool just bcuz... They ain gon do nothing.... BUT if the ppl feel more safe seeing the cops roam the streets to keep the town safe then go ahead....
peter crumble
July 28, 2010 - 9:39 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 6 ) ▪ Dislike ( 4 ) ▪ Report Abuse
all that mean is more tickets for seat belts and cell phones etc....wont detour crime one bit
Optimistic
July 28, 2010 - 9:33 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 8 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
Hopefully a police presence AT ALL HOURS on the streets of Road Town will help prevent more robberies and break-ins. I am glad for such an initiative.
interesting
July 28, 2010 - 9:30 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 9 ) ▪ Dislike ( 3 ) ▪ Report Abuse
Looks like the only one taking initiative is the new boy and not the the number 1! Well done and welcome to the BVI, we wish you success and hope you get these morons that are spoiling this land. We need more cops from the UK please.
Bees
July 28, 2010 - 10:48 AM AST ▪ Like ▪ Dislike ( 3 ) ▪ Report Abuse
They will come to surf only. We just need a better commissioner and re tooling of the force and training in how to deal with these kind of threats, and acts.
to Bees
July 28, 2010 - 11:31 AM AST ▪ Like ( 3 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
They are trained plenty good, that isn't the problem. The policemen all have the capability of doing well, its up to the leadership to deploy them best. I would rather have the top brass not local, not even West Indian so that they don't know anyone at all here. I don't think they should be... more
Stupz
July 28, 2010 - 9:25 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 5 ) ▪ Dislike ▪ Report Abuse
Stupz Stupz Stupz - When the DCoP came wasn't this announcement made?
BTWay when they do foot patrol tell the cops stop foot patroling with their circle of friends for they cant see a thing when they busy in lenghty chit chat and melae
About Time
July 28, 2010 - 9:19 AM AST | Reply ▪ Like ( 5 ) ▪ Dislike ( 4 ) ▪ Report Abuse
Nothing like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted, still better late than never.
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