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VIPD TRAFFIC ADVISORY - 070423-213 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
June 4, 2023  
 
Man Robbed at Gun Point on St. John; No Reported Injuries 
St. John, USVI – On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at approximately 1:50 a.m., detectives were 
notified of a robbery that occurred in the area of the Cruz Bay Creek on St. John. 
On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at approximately 11:37 p.m., a male was in the area of the Cruz 
Bay Creek Apartments when he was approached by two black males, one of which had a long 
gun. The male stated that the male with the firearm demanded his jewelry, and he gave them 
to the male. Both males subsequently left the area in an unknown direction. 
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with 
any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, Detective Jermaine Carty of the 
Criminal Investigation Bureau Unit at (340)693-8880 ext. 5207 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 
1(800)222-TIPS (8477). 
 
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