PHILIPSBURG: ---The Special Unit Robbery is investigating an attempted armed robbery with a firearm. This attempt took place at a restaurant in the area of Middle Region, at approximately 11:15 pm on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020.
On the scene, the police patrol learned that one male, masked and dressed in black, threatened the people inside the establishment with a firearm. The male was unsuccessful in the attempt to rob the restaurant; he fled on foot in an unknown direction.
The police force is asking the community of Sint Maarten to be vigilant, there seems to be an upward trend in armed robberies and we are urging the community to come forward with any information that may help faster apprehend a suspect.
Together we can combat crime, See Something, Say Something!
The detectives investigating this attempted armed robbery case are asking anyone with information about this attempt to contact the Sint Maarten Police Force, at +1 721- 542 22 22 ext. 204 or 205 or the anonymous tip line on 9300 (free of charge). You can also visit the website at www.policesxm.sx to report crime anonymous via the tip contact form. Or you can leave a Private Message via our Facebook page (Police Force of Sint Maarten - Korps Politie Sint Maarten) if you know or suspect something.
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