Detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are investigating a burglary that occurred overnight at a residence in John's Hole, Tortola.

The initial report indicates that two masked individuals, armed with firearms, entered the home, and accosted the occupants. 

They assaulted a female member of the household, then quickly fled after other occupants were alerted to their presence.

The investigation into this crime is proceeding diligently, and the RVIPF has directed the requisite support and assistance to the victims.

This incident follows another similar home invasion which occurred at Slaney Hill on June 5, 2024, in which a female was also assaulted.

The RVIPF is prioritising the investigation of both matters because both are indicative of a sinister trajectory in the behaviour of criminals, which has seemingly become more debased. Detectives are pursuing several lines of inquiry in an effort to bring the offenders to justice.

Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mark Collins, appeals to members of the public who may have information about these and other crimes to provide this information to the Police. “This disturbing turn of events in the local crime patterns has understandably caused an elevated level of concern among all well-thinking and law-abiding residents, but this new crime trend should also spur society toward action.”, he stated.

Persons can confidentially call the Crime Stoppers line 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas call 1-284-800-8477 with the relevant information or contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 284-368-9339. Any information, no matter how seemingly insufficient, could be important to solving these crimes.