Armed Men Rob Manuel Reef Supermarket
Two armed assailants targeted a supermarket in Manuel Reef during an evening robbery captured on security cameras. The suspects forced a cashier to empty the register into a backpack before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash.
A supermarket located in the Manuel Reef area was targeted in an armed robbery during the evening hours, raising fresh safety concerns for commercial operators on Tortola. Closed-circuit television footage obtained from the establishment captured the rapid sequence of events as two assailants entered the premises and demanded cash at gunpoint.
According to video recordings of the incident, the robbery occurred between 7:20 PM and 7:25 PM. The footage shows two male perpetrators dressed in hooded clothing entering the store. Both individuals were seen brandishing small firearms as they approached the checkout counter. Under threat of violence, the cashier was forced to remove money from the cash register and place it directly into a backpack carried by one of the suspects.
Once the cash was secured, the two perpetrators quickly fled the establishment. The exact sum of money stolen during the ordeal has not yet been confirmed by the business. Fortunately, no serious physical injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath, though the incident left store staff visibly shaken.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has not yet released an official statement or public advisory regarding the Manuel Reef robbery. Commercial establishments throughout the Territory continue to rely heavily on modern surveillance systems to deter illicit activity and assist law enforcement during active investigations.
Business operators and residents in the Manuel Reef area and nearby coastal communities are advised to remain vigilant, keep security measures up to date, and report any suspicious movements to authorities. Anyone with information related to the incident or the identity of the suspects is urged to contact the police or submit details anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Primary source: VINO