French Quarter:--- Four armed bandits were in the home of businessman Henri Arnell when he arrived at his home Tuesday morning at Arnell's Estate in French Quarter. The robbers gun butted the elderly Arnell as they demanded money and other valuables. One of the victim's brothers told SMN News that Henri and his wife were out and when they returned home they met four armed robbers inside their house. The bandits he said demanded monies and other valuables and when they could not get it they began beating the businessman. Alvin Arnell said his brother received minor injuries to his face and head. He and his wife were transported to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital by ambulance for further treatment.At the scene, there were several gendarmes and a forensics team taking evidence from scene. Several members of the Arnell family including his sisters were seen outside of the property as it was sealed off. Residents, neighbors and other persons who knows the well known businessman flocked the area when they heard he was injured during a daring daylight robbery. Residents of French Quarter were heard saying that the people would soon have to take the law in their own hands since crime is escalating on the island. The angry residents said Henri Arnell is a hardworking businessman and this is the second time bandits have targeted him at his home.
It should be noted that the home of SMN News reporter Bibi Hodge Shaw was robbed five times over the past two years and to date no one has been arrested for the robberies. All the electronic equipment that was stolen was never recovered.
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