PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday June 29th at approximately 09.40 a.m. police patrols and detectives were sent to MILAN jewelers on the Cyrus Wathey Square to investigate an armed robbery which had occurred shortly before. On the scene the investigating officers learnt that two or three, possibly more persons were involved in the robbery. One robber went into the establishment while one robber stood at the entrance. At least one firearm was involved. After robbing the establishment of some jewelry they fled the scene on two motorized vehicles. Detectives and Forensic department were on scene speaking to witnesses and collecting evidence. More details in regard to this investigation were not released by the Detective Department because of the seriousness of the case.
If you were a witness to this incident, and you haven’t spoken to the detectives yet, please contact the police force on telephone number 542 2222 or stop by the station to talk to the detective that’s handling the case.
KPSM Police Report
