~Three armed robbers were captured in the Dutch Quarter area by police.~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has arrested several suspects in connection with an armed robbery that took place on the afternoon of Friday, May 9, 2025, at a jewelry store located at the end of Front Street near Emma Plein.
At approximately 2:00 PM, Central Dispatch received multiple calls reporting an ongoing robbery. Preliminary investigation revealed that several men, dressed in dark clothing and armed with firearms, entered the establishment, destroyed several display cases, and made off with an unknown quantity of jewelry. The suspects then fled the scene in a small vehicle heading toward the Sucker Garden area.
Officers in the vicinity responded immediately and located the fleeing vehicle on Sucker Garden Road. A pursuit ensued, leading officers into the Dutch Quarter area.
Following an intensive search operation in the neighborhood, several individuals suspected to be involved in the robbery were apprehended and taken into custody
All suspects are currently being held at the Philipsburg Police Station as the investigation continues. Detectives are working to verify their identities and determine the full extent of their involvement in the crime.
KPSM commends the swift response and coordinated efforts of the officers involved. Anyone with additional information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact the police at +1 721 542-2222 or call the anonymous tip line at 9300.
KPSM Press Release.
