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Governor issues stern warning to armed robbers
Governor Daniel Pruce has issued a strong warning to those responsible for recent armed robberies, stating that law enforcement agencies will find them and bring them to justice. "I should also take this opportunity to speak directly to those who committed these crimes," he said in a statement. "The law enforcement agencies in this territory will find you, and when you are found, you will be brought to justice."
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Pruce visited the scenes of recent armed robberies and spoke with victims, describing their accounts as horrifying but praising their resilience during traumatic incidents. He thanked those who provided details about what happened during the robberies.
The Governor emphasized the importance of public cooperation in assisting police investigators. "I pay tribute to the people who were innocent victims in these awful criminal acts," he said. An earlier robbery took place on September 25 at a business along Blackburn Highway in Purcell.
Preliminary investigations by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force indicate that masked men wearing gloves traveled on scooters during these robberies, demanding cash from businesses' registers before fleeing with money.
The Acting Commissioner of Police accompanied Pruce during his visits and confirmed further attention to these incidents at the National Security Council. The police force has increased targeted patrols in response to the recent crimes.
Recent armed robberies
Three incidents have occurred: two consecutive night robberies on October 10-11, and an earlier one on September 25.
Law enforcement actions
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is investigating whether these three robberies are connected. They have increased patrols in affected areas.
Reporting by BVI News
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