John McCarthy
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A gas station cashier who tried to make off with $200 cash from the register on Saturday afternoon was arrested by police, authorities said.
Wesly Jean, 27, of Anna’s Retreat, was arrested at 1:20 p.m. on Saturday and charged with embezzlement, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
The manager of the Racetrack gas station on Weymouth Rhymer Highway observed Jean, an employee, take cash from the register, according to the VIPD.
“When the manager confronted Jean, he attempted to flee, but was apprehended by the manager and bystanders, then detained until officers’ arrival,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said. “The manager stated as Jean attempted to flee, a gun fell from his person, which was later identified as a pellet gun.”
Jean admitted to removing cash from the register and was placed under arrest, according to Derima.
His bail was set at $35,000. Unable to post bail, he was remanded to the custody of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (BOC) pending an advice-of-rights hearing.
This case is currently under active investigation.
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211 extension 5556, or the paying anonymous tip line Crime Stoppers USVI at (800) 222-8477.
