Crime has a cost that is ultimately paid by the law abiding citizens of the community through higher prices and higher taxes. Reducing that cost puts money back in your pockets. If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what they need to solve these cases.

St. Croix: On Sept. 29 about 6:45 p.m., 30-year-old Leodel Isles was shot and killed in the vicinity of a vacant parking lot across from Cane Bay beach. A witness gave a description of a light-skinned male with dreadlocks leaving the area on foot. Tell us what you know and help stop the violence that is taking the lives of our young men.

St. John: On Oct. 16 about 1 a.m., the owner of Island Blues in Coral Bay closed the business. When the business reopened on Friday about 1 p.m., it was discovered that someone had burglarized the business and stolen a 42-inch black Samsung TV, a sound board, several bottles of liquor and a Wi-Fi router. Help police solve this crime by telling us what you know.

St. Thomas: On Oct. 23 at 11:40 p.m., officers responded to a call from the manager of Kmart in Lockhart Gardens who stated that two armed, masked males took an unknown amount of money from the office safe. The robbers then fled the store through an emergency exit that leads to 10th Street. Help police identify and arrest these robbers.

Step up and be part of the solution. Continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs or weapons, you will receive a reward to be paid according to your instructions.

You can also help by contributing to the Crime Stoppers reward fund. For details please go to our website and click on “Support Us”.