C’sted Jewelry Store Robber Nabbed, Left Behind His Cell Phone & Shoe

A.J. Pike

St. Croix - On Saturday, October 11, 2025, a concerned caller reported a robbery in progress at the ib designs jewelry store on Company Street at approximately 2:35 pm, in downtown Christiansted.

A Detective from the Criminal Investigation Bureau was assigned to investigate the case. The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the jewelry store and stated that he wanted to buy a gold bracelet. A store employee brought out a display with multiple gold bracelets, and the suspect then asked to see something else. As the employee was getting the other bracelet, the suspect snatched the jewelry from the display and began to run out of the store. 

A bystander grabbed him and attempted to stop him from leaving. A physical altercation between the suspect and the bystander ensued and the store employee was able to get several photos of the suspect during the altercation. The suspect was able to escape; however, he left behind his cell phone, a shoe, and some other items at the scene. 

The suspect was easily identified as Daniel Ramos from the photos taken of him and through a name confirmation after someone called his cell phone. 

Mr. Daniel Ramos, 50, was apprehended at his residence. He was transported to the Wilbur Francis Command Police Station, where he was placed under arrest, booked and transported to the John A. Bell Correctional Facility pending his Advice of Rights Hearing set for October 14, 2025, at the Superior Court. 

Mr. Ramos was charged with Robbery Second, Robbery Third and Grand Larceny. His bail was set at $50,000 and he was unable to make bail.