St. Martin News Network

Philipsburg:---- Police arrested three Guyanese nationals a male and two female who are part of the shoplifter's gang on the island. Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson said police managed to get information from members of the public regarding the three culprits. Henson said members of the public called the "tip line" 9300 and alerted police as to where the Guyanese nationals were staying. Henson said when the arrest was made on Friday several items were found on them and they were not able to provide police with where they got the items from. Henson said police also searched the place where the trio was staying and found several bags of new clothing and no explanation can be given as to where it was bought. The police spokesman said the items mostly clothing has been confiscated as the investigation continues.

Henson said the police already received information about several groups of persons that are operating in the three's and four's shoplifting around the island. The police spokesman has also issued a warning for all shop owners to pay keen attention as to what is taking place at their place of business. The police spokesman also asked that the businesses take the necessary precaution to safeguard their businesses.

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