CRIME STOPPERS BVI URGES RESIDENTS TO BE VIGILANT
Written by Fuze Team on June 24, 2020
Crime Stoppers BVI is asking the public to be extremely vigilant at this time to ensure everyone’s safety as we work as a community to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There has been a gradual increase in business and residential crime in the Virgin Islands in 2020.
Crime Stoppers say to help decrease these occurrences business owners should stay alert and look out for persons displaying any form of suspicious behaviour.
It said if the same vehicle is seen driving past regularly or the same person is seen lingering around, especially at opening and closing times contact the authorities. Businesses are also urged to vary their banking hours and ensure that more than one person collects the deposits. In preparation for the curfew, secure their businesses and ensure that all valuables are protected.
Residents should ensure that their homes are securely locked, exterior lights are on at night and valuable items are not in plain sight. Permanently mark items that could be stolen so that you can identify them to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Crime Stoppers also said that the RVIPF will be actively patrolling the territory but they cannot be everywhere at once so it is up to the entire community to be alert and aware of potential situations before they can happen.
