PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday March 11th 2014, members of the police force arrested a 23 year old man with the initials H.F.M., born in Curacao. This arrest was made in the investigation of the violent robbery that took place in the vicinity of Tamarind Hotel in Pointe Blanche on December 2nd, 2013.
After this robbery the 46 year old security guard of the hotel was found unconscious on the parking lot by guests of the hotel. He suffered severe brain damage and was taken to the hospital immediately where he stayed for several weeks to recover from his injuries. The detective department of the Sint Maarten Police Force immediately started their investigation. As a result of that investigation this 23 year old man, who was probably involved in this robbery case, has been arrested.
In this case also came forward that a blue 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike was stolen from the parking lot near Tamarind Hotel.
In spite of the arrest made on March 11th, the detectives are still continuing their investigation. The police force is still on the lookout for the stolen motorbike. The possibility that more arrests will be made in this case is not ruled out. If you have any information about this cruel deed or the stolen motorbike, the detective department kindly asks you to get in touch with them.
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