Philipsburg:--- The detectives from the Armed Robbery Unit arrested two persons whom they believe are involved in an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend. Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson said on Friday someone identified as J.A.S.O filed a report with the police department indicating that while on Soualiga Road he was approached by someone who asked him if he needed a taxi. The victim told police that he refused the offer and continued walking. Henson said the person who approached J.A.S.O stepped into a car and drove off but shortly after the victim said he was attacked from behind by an unknown man who pointed a gun at him. The police spokesman explained that the victim tried to run away but he was pushed to the ground. The man told police he was robbed of his gold chain and cash that he had on him. Both robbers then stepped into a silver colored car driven by someone else and they drove away.In an un-related case, the detectives from the Special Armed Robbery Unit also investigated an armed robbery that took place on Friday March 18th on Roses Road in Cul de Sac.The victim with initials J.B.C filed a report with the detectives stating that while walking on the Roses Road at approximately 11:45pm, in the vicinity of the Cricket field, he was attacked by a group a four unknown men. One of these men had a fire arm with him and threatened to use it. The victim said he was then suddenly hit at the back of his head. At the same time, one of the robbers stole all of the documents he had in his pockets.
The police are also investigating a case of ill-treatment involving three men. The police spokesman said on Saturday March 19th detectives were dispatched to the St. Maarten Medical Centre where they met with three persons identified as S.C., C.C. and R.Y. Police learnt from the men that they were fighting with machetes. S.C had wounds to his back and head, while C.C had a swollen right eye and R.Y had serious wounds to his forehead. All of the victims were treated at the St. Maarten Medical Centre. The investigation, Henson said, is ongoing.
