DUTCH QUARTER: --- On Saturday June 22nd, 2015 at approximately 8 pm, an unknown and armed man stormed into the Ken's Bar and Restaurant in Dutch Quarter and robbed the establishment of a sum of money. The cashier was hit with a solid object and got injured. He was brought to the SMMC for medical assistance.
According to witnesses another robber on a scooter stayed close to the entrance. He was on the look-out while the other emptied the cash register. After committing the act both suspects took off on the scooter in the direction of Belvedere.
Immediately after the robbery, the police was called via 911. The dispatchers informed a Patrol Unit and the Detective Department, to investigate the crime scene. Witnesses were questioned by the Police. The Forensic department came to the scene to look for evidence.
The Detective Department is investigating the case.
Civil servants go on pension
On Monday June 22nd 2015 during a small ceremony held at the Philipsburg Police Station two civil servants namely Sylvia Gibs and Laurence Blijden said goodbye to their colleagues working at the KPSM. Both Sylvia Gibs who was Head of the Personnel Department and Laurence Blijden who was Head of the Finance Department of the Sint Marten Police Force have been in Government respectfully 42 and 40 years.
The Management of the KPSM thank both civil servants for their dedication and contribution to the police force and wished them much success in their future endeavours.
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