A St. Thomas Bovoni resident was injured and robbed of money and jewelry after multiple masked individuals armed with firearms forced their way into his home Friday morning, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating the first-degree burglary, which occurred near the Purple Shop at about 6:09 a.m. Friday, according to the police report.
Police said the victim was leaving his residence when several masked suspects carrying firearms forcibly entered the home. The suspects allegedly injured the victim, stole money and jewelry, and fled the area on foot.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the suspects to contact the 911 Emergency Call Center or Detective M. Hodge-Donovan of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, according to the police report.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers V.I. at 800-222-8477 (TIPS).
