St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – On June 28,2025, the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) made contact with Ilejah Crabbe while at the Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex after a “VIPD BOLO Poster” was issued and circulated via VIPD social media regarding an ongoing investigation pertaining to a robbery second case that occurred on June 18,2025, in the area of Annas Retreat.
Upon making contact with Ms. Crabbe, she was advised of her Constitutional Rights, which she waved and gave a statement regarding the incident. During her statement, she admitted to being involved in a verbal confrontation that escalated into a physical altercation with the victim while at the victim’s residence. Upon further investigation, the Criminal Investigation Bureau discovered that during the incident, Crabbe also removed approximately $5,600.00 worth of property from the victim’s residence after assaulting them.
Therefore, 33-year-old Ilejah Crabbe was placed under arrest and charged with Robbery Second. She was booked and processed then remanded to the Bureau of Correction pending her Advice of Rights Hearing. Bail was set at $50,000.00.
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, the Police Chief’s office or Detective S. Rhymer of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). The Virgin Islands Police Department deeply regrets the oversight of posting a BOLO poster for Ms. Dejah Crabbe while trying to locate the intended person, Ms. Ilejah Crabbe. We recognize the confusion and inconvenience that this caused and apologize for the inaccurate information. This error was immediately rectified as soon as we became aware and made the appropriate changes.
