CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Smith Bay burglary suspect who preyed on homeowners while they were sleeping was arrested by police on St. Thomas.
Troy E. Johnson, 61, was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary in addition to
grand larceny, unlawful entry, and trespassing, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
This CIB arrest follows a reported burglary incident at a residence in Smith Bay, where a male victim reported that an unknown individual unlawfully entered his home while he was asleep, according to the VIPD.
The perpetrator removed approximately $700 in cash along with several credit cards before fleeing the area. Video footage captured the incident, aiding in the identification of the suspect, VIPD Communications Director Glen Dratte said.
The VIPD’s Criminal Investigation Bureau made the arrest of Johnson, according to Dratte.
The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) encourages members of the community to
assist in the ongoing investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident
are urged to contact 911, the Central Command at 340-774-2211, or Detective Y. LoBlack of
the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 at extensions 5577 or 5578.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers VI by
calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), visiting crimestoppersvi.org, or utilizing p3Tips.com. The
VIPD assures the public that all tips will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, allowing
contributors to remain fully anonymous.
