PHILIPSBURG:--- Detectives of the Special Unit Robberies are investigating a robbery that took place On Wednesday afternoon February 24th, 2021 at approximately 12.30 pm, on a supermarket located on the Middle Region Road.
According to the store employees, who provided a statement to the officer on the scene, a man dressed in black clothing wearing face masks entered the Supermarket brandishing a firearm. The perpetrator demanded an undisclosed amount of cash from the cashier and then fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction after robbing the establishment. The officers did a quick search in the area of Middle Region, but the suspect could not be located.
The Detective Department investigating this armed robbery case is asking anyone, who may have any information regarding the robbery to contact Sint Maarten
Police Force at +1 721- 542 22 22 ext. 204 or 205. Persons can also use the anonymous tip-line by dialing 9300 or send a message to our Facebook page.
(Police Force of Sint Maarten - Korps Politie Sint Maarten)
The Police Force is asking the community of Sint Maarten and businesses to remain vigilant during this period.
KPSM Press Release.
