The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred earlier this afternoon at a store on Front Street.
Preliminary reports indicate that shortly after 4:30 PM, a group of men attempted to rob the establishment. Police personnel in the vicinity were promptly alerted to the ongoing incident. In response, detectives and additional officers were dispatched to locate the suspects.
A gray SUV associated with the suspects was identified on W.J.A. Nisbeth Road. Upon attempting to intercept the vehicle, the suspects attempted to flee, resulting in damage to several other vehicles. Two suspects were apprehended at the scene. The vehicle involved has been confiscated for further investigation.
KPSM is actively pursuing additional suspects involved in this incident. The Traffic Department is also engaged due to the multiple vehicles damaged during the suspects’ attempted escape.
