Whoever maliciously mutilates, tears, defaces, obliterates or destroys any written instrument, the property of another, the false making of which would be forgery, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
Destroying written instruments
14 V.I.C. § 1261 — under Malicious Mischief.
14 V.I.C. § 1261