ST. CROIX — An armed man attempted to rob the Frederiksted Federal Credit Union Monday morning but fled after an alarm sounded before he could complete the crime, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Emergency 911 received a call shortly after 8 a.m. Monday from ADT Security Systems reporting an activated burglar alarm at the credit union, according to Glen Dratte, police spokesperson. The ADT agent indicated that contact was made with an employee who stated an armed man held employees at gunpoint.
The incident occurred as employees were preparing to open the credit union for business, Dratte said. He said the suspect approached the employees from behind while armed with a firearm, but the alarm activated and the suspect ran off before any robbery could take place.
The suspect was not wearing a mask, but police said surveillance footage captured of him was distorted due to the camera’s angle and distance, making identification difficult.
The VIPD is investigating. Anyone with information can contact 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-778-2211, or Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-8477.
