PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Special Unit Robbery is presently investigating two separate armed robberies which took place on Tuesday March 7th. The first robbery took place at approximately 08.00 p.m. at the Wing Dah Supermarket located on the Nazareth road.
One masked and armed suspect came into the establishment and while threatening the cashier stole an undisclosed amount of cash and the fled the scene on foot.
The second robbery took place at approximately 08.15 p.m. at the Victory Mini-market located on the A. Th. Illidge road opposite the Sol Gas Station. An unknown masked man with a gun threatened the cashier and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and the fled the scene on foot.
The Special Unit Robbery is asking anyone who may have any information regarding these two robberies should call the Police Department by dialing 54-22222 ext 213-214, the anonymous Tip line # 9300 or the emergency line 911.