PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police force of Sint Maarten KPSM seeks the public’s assistance to apprehend the armed robbers who have been targeting the jewelry stores in Philipsburg.
On Monday, March 20, 2021, around 11.45 am, Central Dispatch received several calls concerning an armed robbery at a jewelry store on Front Street. According to the victims, two men brandishing firearms entered the store and robbed them at gunpoint of cash and jewelry.
The suspects who were dress in gray and white clothing and had their face covered with surgical masks. After robbing the business, both suspects were spotted fleeing on foot through the ally next to the Methodist Church towards Back Street.
Several patrols conducted a search around Philipsburg for the suspects, but they were not located. Central dispatch was later informed that the two suspected robbers were seen fleeing on two scooters in the direction of the Dutch Quarter.
Anyone with information about this or any of the armed robberies that have taken place over the last weeks should contact SUR detectives via + 1 721 542 2222 ext. 203, 204 or 205, via the anonymous tip line 9300, send a private message via Facebook Page: Police Force of Sint Maarten - Korps Politie Sint Maarten or website www.policesxm.sx.
KPSM Press Release.
