St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On Saturday, October 11, 2025, a concerned caller reported a robbery in progress at a jewelry store on Company Street in Christiansted.
A detective from the Criminal Investigation Bureau was assigned to investigate this case. Investigation revealed that the suspect entered the jewelry store and stated that he wanted to buy a gold bracelet. A store employee brought out a display with multiple gold pieces on it, and the suspect then asked to see something else. As the employee was getting the other item, the suspect snatched the jewelry from the display and ran out of the store with it. A bystander grabbed him and attempted to stop him from leaving. A physical altercation between the suspect and bystander ensued and the store employee was able to get several photos of the suspect during the altercation. The suspect was able to escape; however, he left his cell phone, a shoe, and some other items behind at the scene. The suspect was identified as Daniel Ramos from the photos taken of him and a name confirmation after someone called his cell phone.
Mr. Daniel Ramos, 50, was apprehended at his residence. He was transported to the Wilbur Francis Command Police Station, where he was placed under arrest, booked, and transported to the John A. Bell Correctional Facility pending his Advice of Rights Hearing set for October 14, 2025, at the Superior Court. Ramos was charged with Robbery Second, Robbery Third and Grand Larceny $50,000.00.
