SINT MAARTEN POLICE REPORT 18112016

Supermarket robbed by lone gunman
PHILIPSBURG: On Thursday November, 17 2016, the Police Central Dispatch was informed of a robbery that had accord at a Chinese supermarket on the Welfare road. A lone gunman dressed in black entered the supermarket and was able to rob the establishment of an undisclosed amount of cash. The detective department is busy investigating the circumstances surrounding this case.

Third suspect in Budget Marine investigation arrested
Philipsburg: In connection with the ongoing investigation whereby Budget Marine was robbed, the detective department has arrested a third suspect in this case. The investigation is still ongoing. Any further update will be given in a subsequent press release.

Two arrested for trespassing
Philipsburg: Yesterday evening, November 18 2016, a 16 year old female was apprehended after she and her boyfriend decided to trespass onto a property in Pelican to go swimming in the pool. The caretaker of the home had become aware of the situation and alerted the Police. They young man ran away but later came to the station and explained that he had gotten permission by a third party to use the pool. Both were released after being questioned by police.