FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD is asking for the St. Croix community’s assistance in locating 46-year-old Kenneth L. Springer.
Springer is wanted on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses, forgery, fraudulent claims upon the government, and grand larceny, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Springer is a Black male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 240 pounds. He is either bald or has short black hair.
The suspect is known to frequent downtown Frederiksted, La Grange, and downtown Christiansted, police said.
If you have seen Kenneth Springer, or if you know his whereabouts, please contact police by calling 911, the Economic Crime Unit at (340) 778-2211 extension 6149, or Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-8477.
Meanwhile, the reaction to this news article on social media was one of active concern.
“Police alone can’t do the job we have to put a helping hand,” Christian Laudat said on Facebook.
“THIEVES all over this place,” Vera Lindcha said.
“Government is the biggest thief of them all!” Mike Veloz replied to Vera Lindcha.
“Yes they are,” Vera Lindcha agreed with Mike Veloz.
“So he be east and west and the police can’t find him….. ok carry on,” Victoria Ventura said.
“Victoria Ventura I can hear ur laughter,” Raquel Racky Saldana said.
“V.I.P.D getting pay to do the job why asking the community for help.,” Crystal LaReina DeCorazones said. “Only in STX.”