Mentally ill patients caught on camera committing vandalism- RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said its records indicate a continued increase in its reports involving persons deemed to be or being treated for a mental illness.
Many of these cases, according to the RVIPF, are individuals acting out violently on family members within the home, however, just as many are those assaulting or vandalising property while in the community.
Since Monday of this week, four recorded incidents involved the mentally ill, Police stated in a press release this afternoon, Friday, April 21, 2023.
It said a mother was forced to call for Police assistance after her son refused his medication and began acting erratically toward other family members.
Another three known mental patients are accused of either vandalism or damaging business premises in Road Town during the night. CCTV footage identified two of the accused; one appeared to be naked.
This week, a restaurant worker reported yet another known patient entered her workplace and took $500 from her purse.
According to the RVIPF, in 2022, there were 90 such incidents reported with 48% being criminal in nature.
Out of the 25 incidents so far for 2023, 48% are criminal offences. The categories of crime include common assault, threatening language, criminal damages, and theft.
Since Monday of this week, four recorded incidents involved the mentally ill, Police stated in a press release this afternoon, Friday, April 21, 2023.
3 known mental patients accused of vandalism
It said a mother was forced to call for Police assistance after her son refused his medication and began acting erratically toward other family members.
Another three known mental patients are accused of either vandalism or damaging business premises in Road Town during the night. CCTV footage identified two of the accused; one appeared to be naked.
This week, a restaurant worker reported yet another known patient entered her workplace and took $500 from her purse.
25 incidents involving mentally ill persons for 2023
According to the RVIPF, in 2022, there were 90 such incidents reported with 48% being criminal in nature.
Out of the 25 incidents so far for 2023, 48% are criminal offences. The categories of crime include common assault, threatening language, criminal damages, and theft.
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