THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
                                     “To Protect and Serve” 
       Office of the Commissioner 
 
AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 
Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 
 
www.vipd.vi.gov 
 
 
 
 
 
VIPD PRESS RELEASE- 091622-258 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
 
 
BURGLARY AT A BARBEL PLAZA BUSINESS 
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas- On Friday, September 16,2022 at 6:13a.m., VIPD detectives 
were notified of a burglary 3rd that occurred at Monace Deli, also known as Veggie Plus, in 
Barbel Plaza. Contact was made with management who explained that the business was 
locked and secured at about 5:30p.m. the day prior and upon returning to the business the 
following day at 6:00a.m., it was discovered that the business was broken into, ransacked, 
and a substantial amount of money taken.  
This case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with 
any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, Criminal Investigation Bureau 
Detective S. Rhymer at 340-774-2211 ext. 5572 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-TIPS 
(8477). 
 
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