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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 051923-162 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
May 19, 2023  
 
Victim Injured in Jewelry Store Robbery on St. John  
Cruz Bay, St. John - On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., detectives 
were advised about a robbery that had just taken place at St. John Bracelet located in Cruz 
Bay, St. John. 
At approximately 1:53 p.m., two unknown males entered the St. John Bracelet establishment. 
While inside, the owner sustained a single gunshot wound to the face by one of the unknown 
males. Both males later exited the business with an unknown amount of jewelry. The victim 
was later transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment. 
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with 
any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, Criminal Investigation Bureau 
Detective J. Carty at (340)693-8880 ext. 5207 or Detective S. Rhymer at (340)774-2211 ext. 
5572 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-TIPS. 
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