ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius:--- Thieves broke into the FirstCaribbean Bank in St. Eustatius over the weekend but left empty handed when their attempts to break open the safe with the monies failed.
Communications Officer of the Police Department of the BES Islands Carol-Ann Soliano confirmed to SMN News that police is busy investigating the break in. Soliano said police were called to the scene Monday morning when personnel of the bank went to work and noticed that the bank was broken into sometime between Friday afternoon and Monday morning.
Soliano said the Forensic Department has gathered some information that may lead them to the culprits. She further confirmed that while the FirstCaribbean Bank was broken into, the thieves did not succeed in opening the safe. The investigation is ongoing.
Burglary bank
Over the weekend the FirstCaribbean Bank situated at the Adam de Veerweg has been burglarized. Unknowns broke into the bank through the roof. They did not manage to get into the vault of the bank. The bank was closed at the normal time on Friday and there was no security present during the weekend. Forensic investigation came up with some leads but the case is still under investigation.
Contact with the Dutch Caribbean Police Force
Useful telephone numbers, when do you call which number?
When every second counts emergency number 911 (free)
If you want to give a tip (anonymous): tipline (+ 599) 717 7251
The police station on your island, if there is no emergency:
Bonaire (+599) 715 8000 of 717 8000
Saba (+599) 416 3737
St. Eustatius (+599) 318 2333
KPCN Press Release
