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Tackling Gas Station Employee shot to death during armed robbery. (UPDATED)

tacklingmurder30112015Police arrested two suspects --- Car confiscated

COLE BAY:--- An armed robbery at Tackling Gas station in Cole Bay has left one of the workers dead. Information reaching SMN News states that two gun men approached the gas station attendant identified as Gerard Saulveur, a Haitian national and shot him to death prior to committing the armed robbery. The employee SMN News understands lives in Well Road. Bystanders and possible eyewitnesses said that the armed gun men shot the gas station attendant when he refused to turn over the monies he had on him at the time he was approached by the robbers. It is understood that the bandits fired three shots that hit the victim in the head area while he was trying to escape from his attackers. However, SMN News could not confirm that information as police are busy conducting their investigation on the scene where the body is laying on the ground.

The owner of the gas station Mr. Tackling told SMN News that two men approached his employee who was outside at the time working, he confirmed the identity of the victim as Gerard Saulveur. Tackling said that he did not see what transpired when the robbers walked up to the victim, the only thing he said he heard was the gunshots.

According Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson someone walked up to one of the gas station attendant around 6:45pm Monday afternoon and robbed the attendant and in the process fired shots at him leaving him dead on the spot. Henson said the victim was not showing any signs of life when police reached the scene. About an hour later Henson said police worked swiftly and managed to arrest two suspects and confiscated a vehicle, a black I-20 Hyundai. The police spokesman said the two suspects were arrested on the Causeway bridge as they were trying to make their get away. Henson further stated that police believed that the two suspects that were arrested and taken to the Phillipsburg Police station are responsible for the shooting death of the gas station employee at Tackling Gas station and the robbery at the Shell gas station in Simpsonbay.

Victim shot and died during armed robbery
The Police Department is presently investigating an armed robbery which took place on Monday November 30th at approximately 06.30 p.m. at the Tackling Gas Station on Union road Cole Bay. When the first call came into the Emergency Dispatch it was reported that a fight was going on. This turned out not to be the case but, that an armed robbery had taken place during which the gas-attendant was shot and lying on the ground not showing any signs of life. After committing this act the suspect fled on foot. Immediately police patrols, paramedics, Detectives and Forensic Department were sent to the scene.
The Crime scene was closed off and traffic on the Union road was diverted through other roads in Cole Bay in order for the Forensic Department to collect evidence and the Detectives to question witnesses. While the investigation was ongoing at the Tackling Gas Station another call came into the Emergency Dispatch informing them of another armed robbery taking place at the Shell Gas Station in Simpson Bay. Immediately several patrols and detectives were sent to investigate that robbery.
Compliments from the police department go out to those persons who had seen what had happened during both armed robberies and immediately shared this information with the police department. Due to the information these persons have given to the police led to immediate arrest of two suspects and the confiscation of a black Hyundai I-20 which was used in the robbery, a fire-arm and undisclosed amount cash. The arrests took place on the Causeway Bridge in less than 25 minutes after the first call came in.
The two suspects with initials B.D. (22) and R.R. (23) remain in custody for further investigation.

Safety tips in the event of an armed robbery

The Police Force of Sint Maarten is doing its upmost to protect you from all kinds of criminal activities. Unfortunately armed robberies do occur in our community. They are criminal acts that have serious impact on victims as well as public. Because it’s better to be safe than sorry, the Sint Maarten Police Force has some precautions listed for you. Possibly they can help you prevent a robbery.

Precautions

1. Always bear in mind to observe your environment. You, off course, know best what’s ‘normal’ in your own surroundings, so if you see any suspicious people or vehicles, don’t hesitate to call the police (911). Give them a good description of the people or vehicle that seems suspicious to you. Good observation only can take place when your business and surrounding areas are well lit, so repair broken lights or install new ones.
2. Make sure you have as little money as possible in your store. Take your money to safer places regularly, for instance a bank. In case your store does get robbed, the robbers don’t have a big gain.
3. Make sure your shop closes at the hour that’s on your permit. Don’t let your last late coming customer be the one who takes all the money you’ve earned that entire day.
4. If you have the opportunity; buy some camera’s that record whoever comes into your store. The images recorded on the camera’s can really help the police in their investigation.

When, in spite of all the taken precautions, a robbery still does take place, the Sint Maarten Police Force has got the following do’s and dont’s for you:

When the robbery is taking place

Do’s

1. Stay calm, because you are a better observer when you are calm.
2. Watch out for your own safety.
3. Let the robber(s) know you intend to cooperate, this will keep the robber calm as well. You certainly don’t want him to panic.
4. Try to follow their orders precisely and calmly.
5. If you must move or reach for something, inform the robber first so they’ll know what to expect.
6. Hit the alarm when it is safe to do so.
7. If you can, call security even if you have activated the alarm. Think of a right time to alarm possible bystanders too. They can help you by, for example, calling the police or taking a good look at the suspect. Two pairs of eyes see more than one.
8. Don’t focus on the weapon, but try to observe the surrounding area. Observe every detail about the robber and note the means and direction of the escape (if you can). This information is very important for forensics and further investigation.

Don’ts

1. Try not to resist
2. Never outwardly panic.
3. When you scream gesture or do anything to call attention to the situation, first think of the right time to do so.
5. Never assume that a gun is not real, not loaded, or that a young and innocent looking robber will not shoot you.
6. Do not offer or volunteer more than is demanded.
7. Make no sudden movements that may anger the robber or cause them to panic.

After the robbery has occurred:

1. Call the police as soon as you can and secure the scene to preserve any evidence. Lock the doors, keep people away from the areas that the robbers were in and secure any and all evidence that may have been left behind by the suspects. Also don’t touch anything the robber has touched. These measures are extremely important for the forensic investigation.
2. Immediately write down information about the incident and robbers specifically.
3. Write down exactly what you saw, and have anyone who had seen the event do the same. Ask witnesses to stay with you until the police have arrived.
4. Only record factual information. Do not guess at anything you are unsure of and do not compare your own information with witnesses. The more factual information we have got, the better it is for our investigation.
5. Get as much information about the escape without going after them:
a. What means did they use?
b. What direction did they go?
c. Were there any accomplices
d. If they used a car, what are the make, model, and colour or tag number?
6. If people, who saw what happened cannot stay, get their name, address and telephone number for the police. They might be important witnesses who can help us catch whoever committed the robbery.

What to tell 911?

1. We have been robbed.
2. Identify yourself; make very clear where you are.
3. Stay on the line and answer the questions the police employee asks you.

KPSM Police Report

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