St. Thomas police are investigating a mid-morning armed robbery Wednesday of the Blue Carib Gems and Rocks store at Bakery Square. Territorial Police Chief Jose Garcia said two black males, dressed in black and toting black framed handguns, stormed the jewelry store on Back Street at around 10 a.m. and demanded diamonds from a store clerk.
The clerk complied and the two unmasked robbers made off with several diamond pieces. The two made their getaway on foot towards Nye Gade and Long Path.
No injuries were reported. Garcia confirmed that several customers were in the store at the time of the incident.
In other police news, police confirmed an incident where up to seven shots were discharged Wednesday morning near Ulke Gade, the area known commonly as Simmonds Alley, leaving a vehicle bullet-riddled.
Eyewitness accounts said that an unknown man was standing near the Vitelco building firing into the alley. A Suzuki Sidekick driving by at the time was struck and damaged. Reportedly, the vehicle's rear window was shattered and two children riding in the rear of the vehicle were struck by the broken glass.
Police Chief Garcia said an investigation is under way to determine who the shooter was. As of late Wednesday, there were no reports of anyone being struck by the gunfire.
Garcia encouraged anyone with information on the holdup or the shooting to contact investigators at 774-4050 or emergency 911.
