St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — Detectives with the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested and charged a man in connection with a burglary that occurred at the One Communications Warehouse earlier this year.
On Monday, August 17, 2026, at approximately 7:14 a.m., a break-in was discovered at the One Communication Warehouse. During the incident, the perpetrator unlawfully took cellular devices and maintenance equipment from the facility.
Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Bureau later identified Omari Brathwaite as the individual who purchased some of the stolen devices.
On Monday, November 2, 2026, Brathwaite surrendered himself at the Richard N. Callwood Command’s Criminal Investigation Bureau. Omari Brathwaite, 40 was charged with, Buying or Receiving Stolen Property and Grand Larceny. He was booked, processed, and turned over to the Bureau of Corrections pending his Advice of Rights Hearing.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is encouraged to notify the 911 Emergency Call Center or the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211. Anonymous tips may also be left by contacting Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The Virgin Islands Police Department assures the public that all tips will be kept confidential, and contributors may remain anonymous.
