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Police record upsurge in vehicular theft

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not in use particularly in parking lots during the day and overnight.

Four separate incidents were reported in the last week where cash, bank cards, cellular phones and tools were among the items taken from unlocked vehicles.

One female was identified after a member of the public saw her opening the door of a vehicle. Police are discouraging persons from leaving valuables in their vehicles.

With no alternative, persons should lock all doors and keep these valuables out of sight.

The public is asked to be on the lookout for individuals loitering and acting suspiciously in or around parking lots. Persons with information can contact Police through its 311-access number.

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  1. Up minimum wage says:

    $10.00 per hour now for VI workers! No more slave wages. Ask Bernie Sanders workers are required a salary above cost of living. No minimum wage increase means no general elections next year!

    Put it on the ballot all candidates must agree to 10 today!

  2. small man says:

    no bush cutting, guard rail painting nor ghut/drain cleaning so wha ayo expect?

  3. Car park guard says:

    BVI going to be like PR with armed security guards in 10 ft. towers in all BVI car parks.

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