Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Wednesday, January 18 at about 8:15 a.m. the body of Mr. Robert Johnson, a 73-year-old resident of Estate Boetzberg, was discovered in his home.  Mr. Johnson may have been killed by an intruder(s).  Police have no motive or suspect and are asking the community to tell us what you know about this murder.

St. John:  On January 9^th, 19^th, 22^nd, and 24^th, residences in Estate Enighed and Pocket Money were burglarized. The suspects in these burglaries were armed with knives or handguns and gained entry via screen doors, glass doors, and unlocked doors, while the victims were either sleeping or getting ready to go to bed.  The burglars demanded or stole money, electronics, and iPhones.  Tell us what you know, and please lock your doors.

 St. Thomas:  During the month of December 2011 there was a string of burglaries in a small area of Frenchman’s Bay.  Most of the homes burglarized are owned by business owners; these burglaries occurred two to three times a week.  About $500,000 worth of brand name jewelry was stolen from the residences.

 Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  All tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.  For the arrest of a burglary suspect, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.  The maximum reward is $2,500. 

Crime Stoppers recently approved four new rewards.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you qualify for a reward.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 02/01/2012:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 01/31/2012  

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without the help of the community. 

St. Croix:  Law enforcement needs your help to solve the murder of 35-year-old Robert O`Connor, III, whose lifeless body was found on December 9, 2003 at about 10:00 p.m. on Spring Gut Road.  Let`s work together to bring closure to the family of Mr. O`Connor. 

St. John:  On Friday January 13 a visitor dining at a restaurant in downtown Cruz Bay was asked by a black male to borrow his iPhone 4GS to make a call. After a few minutes the visitor observed the individual walking away from the restaurant. When the visitor tried to approach the individual to retrieve his iPhone the black male took off running. Also, earlier that afternoon at about 3:20 p.m., a white iPhone 4S was stolen from the counter at Turquoise Turtle when the owner went to assist a customer. 

St. Thomas:  On Thursday January 12 at about 6:30 p.m. a female was walking from the Dutch Reformed Church to Veterans Drive and then to the area of USO where her vehicle was parked when she noticed two individuals walking behind her. When she looked back in the area of First Bank Express on the water front they turned to the side so she could not get a good look at them. The female got in her car and was making a call on her cell phone when one of the individuals came to her driver’s door and tapped on the glass pointing at her cell phone. She then gave one of the individuals the cell phone and they fled the area. 

Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 01/25/2012:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to keep our anonymous tip program active and dynamic in the US Virgin Islands.  If you know something, please do something this week for all of us. 

This is the first weekly release of our fourth year of reaching out to the Virgin Islands community.  On January 9, 2009 our 1-800-222-TIPS phone number became fully functional, operated by a professional, totally anonymous Crime Stoppers answering service in Texas.  In the three years since, our media partners have published, aired and televised over 150 weekly releases.  You in the community have submitted 1,435 tips which have helped our law enforcement officers make 147 additional arrests, recover 80 illegal guns as well as over $280,000 in stolen property and drugs.

This week, please visit the "Support Us" page on our website,  www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org, to learn how you can support our rewards fund.  To date, we`ve authorized 130 rewards totaling $108,386 and paid out 57 of those rewards, $46,188, for valuable information that has, in fact, helped make our community a safer place to live, work and raise a family. 

If you have any experience with law enforcement organizations, or if you have office or bookkeeping skills or enjoy speaking to groups of children or adults, please consider offering a bit of your time to our volunteer effort.  Visit the "Contact Us" page on our website for our administrative email address and phone number. 

Our Annual Meeting, open to all dues-paying members, is coming up again in June.  We will have several board member positions open for election.  Again, if you have any interest in learning more about how you can join us in our work for a safer community, check out the information on our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org. 

The volunteers at Crime Stoppers USVI thank all of you: law enforcement, the media, our financial sponsors and of course you, the concerned citizen who have submitted information about crimes. Thank you all for working together with us for three successful years.  And we sincerely hope that this, our fourth year of service, will be one of unprecedented peace in the US Virgin Islands.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 01/18/2012:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 01/17/2012  

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something.

St. Thomas: On Sunday December 18, 2011, at about 2:50 a.m., a man was in front of Oswald Harris Court Bldg. 15 speaking to a family member when a black 2006 Toyota Camry drove by and an unknown male in the backseat fired several shots at him. One bullet fractured the victim`s neck and lodged in his right shoulder.  Realizing he was wounded, the victim then walked to the Roy Schneider Hospital for treatment.

St. John: On January 5, 2012 at approximately 3:45 a.m., police were dispatched to Myrah Keating Clinic to investigate a disturbance involving two Hispanic males. Police believe the men had been enjoying the night life in Cruz Bay when an altercation occurred.  The incident left one of them with a laceration that required five sutures, and the other with a cut forehead that required 10 staples. The men refused to cooperate with police.  If you know something, say something so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice.

 St. Croix: On December 21 2011, at about 2:15 a.m., Kmart West in Estate Cane was robbed by four armed masked males.  They forced the assistant manager to open the door at gunpoint, then forced employees to the floor and demanded that the safe be opened.  After taking an undisclosed amount of money, they stole the assistant manager`s vehicle and fled. The vehicle was later recovered in Estate Hogensberg, Frederiksted.  

Since January 2009, you have provided us with 1427 anonymous tips that have helped law enforcement make 147 arrests, recover 79 illegal weapons and $269,977 in stolen cash and property.  We have approved 127 rewards, but we have only paid out 55 of them.  If you submitted a tip, please contact us to see if one of those rewards is yours.  Crime Stoppers is still run solely by volunteers; you can join us in the fight against crime by visiting www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and becoming a dues-paying member.  

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 01/04/2012:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without the help of the community.

St. Croix:  Police detectives are asking your help to close the door on the unsolved homicides of the past.  Tell us what you know so law enforcement can identify the killers and bring closure to the many families who have lost loved ones over the years.  Please keep in mind there is no statute of limitations for murder.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,500.

St. John:  On Wednesday, November 30 a home at16-23 Estate Adrian was burglarized. The husband locked and secured the house at 7:24 a.m. The wife and son came home several times during the day, up until 3:30 p.m. No one saw any signs of a burglary during those times. $3,235 in cash plus eight items were stolen. See our website for a list of the stolen items. The minimum reward for an arrest is $700 plus 10% of the retail value of all property recovered.

St. Thomas:  On December 4, at 2:59 a.m. a 28-year-old Hispanic male, who was walking from R&S Mini Mart to La Delicia Bar & Night Club on Veterans Drive near the intersection of Crown Mountain Road, was struck and killed by a white vehicle that was traveling westward.  Help law enforcement identify this hit and run driver. The minimum reward for an arrest is $900.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.

Stolen items reported in this week`s St. John message:
  1. "KELLY" name plate bracelet (gold with white gold plate) value $750. 
  2. 18" flat neck chain value $400.
  3. a three heart ring value $200.
  4. a gold double ring value $500.
  5. a thick gucci hand chain value $1,200.
  6. wii games: smash ball $40.
  7. x box games: (2) dragon ball z value $80.
  8. jordan slippers size 8 value $50.
  9. Friday the movie value $15.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 01/04/2012:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help.   

St. Croix:  Law enforcement needs your help solving the murder of 35-year-old Robert O`Connor, III, whose lifeless body was found on December 10, 2003 at about 10:00 p.m. on Spring Gut Road.  Let`s work together to bring closure to the family of Mr. O`Connor.  Tell us what you know.

St. John:  Between 10:30 p.m. Monday December 19 and the following morning at 9:23 a.m., Aqua Bistro located at #13 Carolina was burglarized.  The burglar(s) exited through the kitchen door taking a black safe with them.  Help law enforcement identify the burglars. 

St. Thomas:  On Saturday December 17 at 2:19 p.m. police responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Bergs Home.  They found the body of a male, later identified as Guy Youngblood, behind building C with a wound on the left side of his neck.  Due to dried blood on his body, it is possible Mr. Youngblood may have been there for some time.  Help law enforcement determine what occurred. 

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.  For a burglary suspect it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website and become a dues-paying member.

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without the help of the community.

St. Thomas:  On January 6, 2011 at about 1:30 a.m., Shakir Richardson was killed in the area of Joseph Gomez School lower parking lot.  Tell us what you know about this murder so law enforcement can identify and arrest the killers(s) and bring closure to his family and friends.

The Territory:  As predicted, burglaries in the territory have increased this holiday season, which means hard working citizens like you have been victimized.  Help reduce the number of successful burglaries by reporting all suspicious activity to law enforcement, as police do catch burglars when people call 911; it is a fact.  Some examples of when to call 911:  
- If someone knocks on your door and they do not have a valid reason for being in the area.
- If someone is standing in front of a house on their cell phone, assume they are the lookout person for a burglary in progress. 
- If you see a car being driven very slowly in your neighborhood and the driver is just looking around; make note of the color, model, and what the occupant(s) of the car looks like. 

Please tell us what you may know about the individuals who have committed the recent burglaries as well as those people or businesses who are buying the stolen goods. 

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.  For the arrest of a burglary suspect, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 12/21/2011:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 12/20/2011  

Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases. 

St. Croix:  On November 19, 2003, Eisenhower "Tower" Thomas and Albert Fredericks were shot and killed near an abandoned building in the area of Estate Glynn and Northside Road.  It is believed that three individuals were involved in the murders of these two men.  A vehicle that may have been involved in the shooting was later burned.  Please tell us what you know so law enforcement can solve this double murder and arrest those who were involved.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,500.

St. John:  On Wednesday, November 30 a home at16-23 Estate Adrian was burglarized. The husband locked and secured the house at 7:24 a.m. and returned home at 4:00 p.m. The son came home at 3:30 p.m. and the wife was at the home at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Neither of them saw any signs of a burglary.  $3,235 in cash plus eight items were stolen.  See our website for a list of the stolen items.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $700 plus 10% of the retail value of all property recovered.  

St. Thomas:  On December 4, at 2:59 a.m. a 28-year-old Hispanic male who was walking from R&S Mini Mart to La Delicia Bar & Night Club on Veterans Drive near the intersection of Crown Mountain Road was struck and killed by a white vehicle that was traveling westward.  Help law enforcement identify this hit and run driver. The minimum reward for an arrest is $900.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.

Stolen items reported in this week`s St. John message:
  1. "KELLY" name plate bracelet (gold with white gold plate) value $750. 
  2. 18" flat neck chain value $400.
  3. a three heart ring value $200.
  4. a gold double ring value $500.
  5. a thick gucci hand chain value $1,200.
  6. wii games: smash ball $40.
  7. x box games: (2) dragon ball z value $80.
  8. jordan slippers size 8 value $50.
  9. Friday the movie value $15.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 12/14/2011:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without the help of the community.

St. Croix:  During October and late November there have been several robberies in the Frederiksted area. Victims have been shot, suffering non-fatal injuries.  The robberies have occurred at a local gas station, a fast food establishment, on the street, and in a home.  The suspects wore various types of masks and were armed with handguns.  If you have information concerning anyone who may have been involved, or suspected to be involved in these incidents, please let us know.

 St. John:  On Monday November 28, shortly after 7:00 p.m., a black male entered the Bayside Mini Mart at Media’s Plaza.  An altercation occurred and he was stabbed several times.  Police believe there were several individuals in the Mini Mart when this occurred.  Tell us what you know so law enforcement can identify the attacker.

St. Thomas:  On November 29 at 10:35 p.m. a man stopped his car to talk with an individual in the middle of the roadway between Staabiland and Levkoi Strade.  While sitting in his vehicle facing south he observed three black males walking northward toward him.  As they arrived they began to surround his car.  Fearing the worst, he exited his vehicle and jumped over a wall into the bushes.  Three or four shots were fired, including one in his right thigh.  The males were dressed in black, are about 5`9`` to 6` and spoke with a West Indian accent.

Let`s send a clear message to the criminals: commit a crime and you will go to jail where you belong.  Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions. 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 12/07/2011:
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Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help. 

St. Croix:  In the early evening of February 2, 2011 police responded to reports of gun shots fired in the Hospital Street area of Frederiksted.  Several males had been shot and were transported to the hospital.  One of them, 30-year-old Jamal Allick, died from his wounds.  Tell us what you know so law enforcement can identify the killer(s) and bring closure to Jamal’s family and friends. 

St. John:  Between Sunday evening November 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday morning November 14 at 9:20 a.m., a burglary occurred at a store located in Mongoose Junction. The burglar(s) broke the western window of the business and entered. Once inside the building the suspect(s) broke into a drawer and stole a green money bag containing $1,250. Tell us what you know about this burglary.

St. Thomas:  On Saturday July 28, 2007 at about 7:45 a.m., police responded to a report of blood coming from the trunk of a car in the area of Peterborg Road.  A male, who was identified as Alvin Morton, was found in the trunk of the car.  He had been shot multiple times and died as a result.  Help us in getting closure for the family of Mr. Morton by telling us what you know.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.  For the arrest of a burglary suspect, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.

Crime Stoppers recently approved eight new rewards.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you qualify for a reward.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 11/30/2011:
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