PHILIPSBURG:---The Police Patrols were directed to a Travel Agency on the Welfare on Tuesday afternoon, about 17.00 pm for an armed robbery that had just taken place.
According to the information gathered on the scene, two men dressed in dark clothing appeared in front of the Agency on a scooter. One of the suspects stayed outside on the scooter while the second suspect entered the office and began robbing the cashier and the workers. After robbing the Agency the two suspects fled on the scooter in the direction of Simpson Bay.
The Sint Maarten Police Force is requesting any information from persons who may have seen or recognize the suspects connected to this investigation, The more the community comes together to assist in the combat against these crimes the faster the robber(s) can be apprehended.
The Special Unite Robbery (SUR) can be contacted via phone at 542-2222 ext 203 204 205, the anonymous tip line # 9300 or persons with information can also send a private message via our Facebook Page- Police Force of Sint Maarten - Korps Politie Sint Maarten or website https://www.policesxm.sx/ 24/7.
KPSM Press Release.
