A traffic control check point had been set up opposite 128 Route de Coralita at 3:45pm when the scooter rider with a passenger on the back, attempted to force their way through. The pair abandoned the scooter and attempted to escape on foot but was caught. The passenger was found to be residing on the territory illegally and will be returned to his country of origin.
Also on Sunday a 47-year- old man was detained suspected of robbing a restaurant on the Boulevard de France. The investigation determined that he was also implicated in two other robberies to businesses in Marigot. He will appear in court on February 3 2011.
On Tuesday November 16 at 9:30am an 18 year old young man was held after he was found to be driving a stolen car. He was also found to be residing on the island illegally and will be repatriated.