The suspect has been transferred to Guadeloupe pending trial. He is accused of committing robberies in Grand Case, Baie Nettle, Orient Bay, and Marigot between April and August 2010. The suspect was active during the peak season of July when several armed robberies were committed. He was arrested on Thursday August 19 during a special operation the press release states. It is alleged that the suspect was a loner and would normally target restaurants, and liquor stores by holding up his victims at gunpoint.
The robber was arrested after several persons assisted the gendarmes by giving testimony. While the robberies were committed on the French side of the island the suspect is from the Dutch side of the island.
The gendarmes also arrested two minors ages 14 and 16 for their involvement in armed robberies to small businesses.
