PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently conducting investigations into a series of armed robberies that have occurred in recent days. The most recent incident took place at the McDonald's restaurant in the Dutch Quarter on Sunday, September 22, 2024, shortly after 11:00 PM.
At approximately 11:00 PM on the night of Sunday, September 22, 2024, three masked individuals armed with a firearm accosted employees of McDonald's in the Dutch Quarter as they exited the building.
The suspects were described as three masked individuals, one of whom was armed with a firearm.
During this robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot, which resulted in damage to the front door of the establishment. This action enabled the suspects to gain unauthorized entry to the premises.
Upon entering the restaurant, the suspects proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspects were later seen fleeing the scene in the direction of the French side of the island.
KPSM is currently prioritizing this investigation and other armed robberies and has increased police patrols to circumvent these robbery incidents. The community is urged to exercise vigilance and report any suspicious individuals or activities to the police.
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is requesting assistance from the public. Anyone with information concerning this incident or who may have observed suspicious activity in the Dutch Quarter area at the time is encouraged to contact the police immediately.
The detectives investigating armed robbery cases are asking anyone who has information about this or any other robbery to contact the Sint Maarten Police Force at +1 721- 542 22 22 ext. 204 or 205 or the anonymous tip line on 9300 (free of charge).
The cooperation of the public is critical in helping law enforcement bring the perpetrators to justice.
KPSM Press Release.
