Crime Stoppers thanks you for making a difference in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As the holidays approach, the Police Department urges the community to drive safely and always have a designated driver if you are going to drink. Police also advise the public to place purchased gifts in the trunk of your vehicle and then to move the vehicle. Doing this deters thefts.

St. Croix: Police need your help in the kidnapping and death of 37-year-old Tarik Abdallah, who was last seen by family members on Nov. 23 when he left for a local shopping center. On Nov. 25 police found a vehicle in the Annaly Bay area that contained the remains of a badly burned body that is believed to be Abdallah. Please help bring closure to his family and friends by telling Crime Stoppers what you may know.

St. John: On Nov. 11 at about 10:30 p.m., police officers were dispatched to Love City Mini Mart in Coral Bay about a robbery that had just occurred. As the store was about to close, an armed man wearing a black ski mask, hoodie, jeans, sneakers and purple gloves walked in with a silver gun pointed at the cashier. He told the cashier to open the register. Unable to do so, the gunman attempted to open the register himself and could not. He then stole some unsecured cash, phone cards and other items and left on foot.

St: Thomas: On Nov. 30 at 11:50 p.m. police were dispatched to Lindberg Bay for a shooting. The victim, 25-year-old Jonathan Vasquez, died while in the Emergency Room. If you have any information about this crime, call Major Crimes at 714-9823 or 714-9833 ext. 5618, or 340-714-9843 ext. 5619, Crime Stoppers or 911.

Step up and be part of the solution. Tell us what you know about 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).