PHILIPSBURG:--- The Special Unit Robbery is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Chinese supermarket on the W.J.A Nesbit road, at approximately 06:30 pm on Saturday, March 21st, 2020
On the scene, the police patrol learned that two men, all dressed in black, stormed into the restaurant wearing face masks. One of the suspects was armed with a firearm. One of the robbers went to behind the bar and removed the cash register, while the other suspect threatening the cashier inside with a firearm. After robbing the supermarket the two suspects fled on a scooter in an unknown direction.
The detectives investigating this armed robbery case is asking anyone who has information to please contact the Sint Maarten Police Force at +1 721- 542 22 22 ext. 204 or 205 or the anonymous tip line on 9300. You can also visit the police website at www.policesxm.sx or leave a message via our Facebook page (Police Force of Sint Maarten - Korps Politie Sint Maarten.
KPSM Press Release.
