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(PLTM) - Police have confirmed the robbery of the Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate around 3:00 am this morning, December 15, 2016. They are appealing to the public for help in capturing the gunman.
According to police, the male cashier reported that he was approached at the outer window by a man, who demanded money. The same male then made his way to the main entrance door and fired gunshots at the door, shattering the glass.
Upon entry to the establishment, he entered the cashier’s station and took an undisclosed amount of cash, along with the cashier’s phone and left the premises.
The culprit is described as a black male, about 6’1– 6’3 in height and was wearing a red shirt with a red cloth covering his face and mouth at the time of the incident.
No one was injured in the incident.
Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is continuing to seek information from the public, particularly about those incidents involving the use of a firearm and is asking witnesses to any of the incidents or persons with information to come forward and provide that information.
Anyone who has information that could be helpful with any of the RVIPF investigations is asked to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. Persons can also report the information requested anonymously to Crimestoppers through its Miami-based hotline number 800-TIPS (8477).
Earlier Article - Shots Fired During Armed Robbery At Delta Gas Station
Delta Petroleum gas station at Pasea Estate in Road Town was the target of an armed robbery this morning, sometime after 3:00 am, Thursday, December 15, 2016.
According to information, two masked men, armed with guns, stormed the gas station by shooting at the door to gain entry and retrieved an undisclosed amount of cash. The men then made good their escape.
No one was reported injured.
Yesterday, police issued a photo of a man of interest in wake of the spike in gun crimes. Detectives stated that they are appealing to the man to come forward and help with inquiries.
According to the force, police are continuing to seek information from the public, particularly about those incidents involving the use of a firearm, and are asking witnesses to any of the incidents or persons with information to come forward and provide that information.
Police also stated that they continue to actively seek the assailant or assailants responsible for the shooting outside UPs Cinemax, Estavan Jefferson’s murder at the Stickett, the robberies of Ritebreeze Supermarket in East End, the Lubricant Store in Long Look and the proprietor of the Huntums Ghut Gas Station, and the shots fired at the vehicle in Havers.
Anyone who has information that could be helpful with any of the RVIPF investigations is asked to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. Persons can also report the information requested anonymously to Crimestoppers through its Miami-based hotline number 800-TIPS (8477).
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