Police investigating theft of rental cars
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is “actively investigating” the theft of two rental cars from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay.
In a press release issued today, Friday, February 28, police noted that the stolen vehicles—a Kia Picanto and a Kia Soul—were taken from the rental agency overnight.
“Investigators believe these stolen vehicles may be used to commit further crimes and could potentially be fitted with different license plates to avoid detection,” the RVIPF stated.
Police also revealed that an attempted theft at another rental company in West End further supports their suspicion that stolen rental cars may be linked to broader criminal activity.
The RVIPF is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
“Anyone with information, no matter how small, is urged to contact the RVIPF’s non-emergency line at 311 or the RVIPF’s Intelligence Unit at 368-9339,” the RVIPF said. Reports can also be made anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS).
Authorities have repeatedly warned rental companies about the increasing risk of vehicle theft. Last year, Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Kenrick Davis advised both residents and rental agencies not to leave keys in unattended vehicles. He noted that the growing trend of car thefts marks a shift from the island’s previous norm, where such incidents were rare.
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Don’t they hide tracking devices in their cars?
Who really leaves KEYS in cars these days? OR was the office broken into and Keys stolen.. if your customers return to the premises, you should be there to remove keys and locked in a safe place.
Apple air tags are not at all expensive,
Vehicle owners don’t listen. Stop leaving keys in your vehicle or other unsafe places unattended! This adds up to gross negligence on the vehicle owners’ part. How much warning a person really need to follow basic safety precautions? Go ahead, leave your keys in an unsafe place again.
Dem AINT got no call to tek up ppl vehicle
Till so so dem get —cked up It won’t stop
News of the day check around i** c* he always habouring criminals his place. I could never take my vehicle back there. Those people selling eggs, snacks, drinks and I dought that what their trade license said.
We got to do an investigation on that car wash…bad talking other car wash…come on, wise up….they cops need to check their kia soul tinted dark. Don’t take my word check it out for yourself