Police Investigate Attempted Burglary in Nibbs Estate
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is investigating an attempted residential break-in in the Nibbs Estate community. A homeowner was alerted by home security cameras to two individuals trying to force entry into the property. Officers responded to the scene and confirmed physical evidence of an attempted forced entry.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an active investigation following an attempted burglary at a residential property in Nibbs Estate, Tortola. According to official police reports, law enforcement officers were dispatched to the location on September 2 after receiving a distress call regarding suspicious activity at the residence.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the homeowner was alerted in real-time by an active home security camera system, which captured footage of two unidentified individuals attempting to gain unauthorized access to the house. Upon arriving at the scene, responding RVIPF officers conducted a thorough inspection of the premises and documented evidence consistent with an attempted forced entry.
The perpetrators had fled the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement, and no injuries or stolen items were reported in connection with the incident. Investigators are currently reviewing available surveillance footage and processing forensic evidence gathered from the scene in an effort to identify the suspects involved.
The RVIPF continues to carry out active inquiries in the neighborhood and surrounding areas. This incident highlights the growing importance of residential security systems and community vigilance throughout the Territory. Law enforcement officials frequently remind residents across the Virgin Islands to ensure all perimeter doors, windows, and gates are securely locked, and to report any unfamiliar individuals or suspicious vehicles in their neighborhoods immediately.
The police force is urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behavior in the Nibbs Estate vicinity or who has relevant information regarding the incident to contact the RVIPF directly through their non-emergency switchboard or via the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline.
Primary source: VINO