A man was reportedly robbed at gunpoint around 3:00 a.m. on March 15, along Ridge Road, Tortola, after crashing into a pole and damaging one of his tires. As he exited his vehicle to assess the damage, a man driving a Kia Sportage with a rental plate stopped and offered assistance in changing the tire.
Once the tire was replaced, the suspect allegedly offered the victim $2,000 for a chain he was wearing. When the offer was refused, the suspect reportedly drew a firearm, took the chain by force that was valued at $4000, and fled the scene.
A female passenger inside the victim’s vehicle is said to have witnessed the incident. Reports indicate that the suspect was not wearing a mask or any other disguise at the time of the robbery.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have not yet confirmed any arrests as investigations continue.
JTV News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
