The V.I. Police Department has warned motorists to be aware of possible suspicious activity on the roads after a woman spread word on social media of an incident that had frightened her.
According to the police, a report was making the rounds on social media that an individual reported she had been followed by a white sedan that tried to stop her with white strobe lights on and she felt her life was in danger. No other information on the incident was available.
The VIPD is looking into this incident, the police said in a news release issued Friday.
The police urged motorists to be aware while driving on all roadways in the territory and keep in mind that as a result of recent storms the islands now has numerous vehicles outfitted with strobe lights in various colors. Non-emergency lights are white, vehicles for utilities such as WAPA and tow trucks have amber lights.
The strobe lights of police vehicles are blue, and fire and ambulances drive with red lights.
“We thank the individual for making us aware of the incident,” the police statement said, “and we ask the community to continue to be vigilant in reporting any and all suspicious activities by calling 911.
