Habitual Offender Released From Golden Grove Prison Being Sought By Police: VIPD

Habitual Offender Released From Golden Grove Prison Being Sought By Police: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Police are asking for your help today to find a 35-year-old St. Croix man wanted for burglary, domestic violence and contempt of court.

Joseph Elliott, Jr. has an arrest warrant issued in his name by the V.I. Superior Court for second-degree burglary-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said today.

Police described Elliot as being a Black male with a brown complexion, brown eyes, black hair and a medium build. He stands 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds.

Elliott is known to frequent the Mount Pleasant (West) Apartments, Louis E. Brown Villas, Williams Delight, Watergut Shanty and Christiansted town, the VIPD said.

According to the V.I. Parole Board, Elliott was up for parole in February 2015 after his conviction for first-degree burglary, possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of stolen property.

If you see Elliott you are asked to call 911 or the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 778-2211.

The VIPD put out a wanted poster on Elliott in a tweet on Twitter at 8:22 p.m. Friday.

Habitual Offender Released From Golden Grove Prison Being Sought By Police: VIPD