PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint-Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place on Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., at a jewelry store located on Front Street.
Central Police Dispatch received multiple calls reporting that three suspects arrived in a small Grey vehicle, exited the car, and proceeded to rob the establishment. After committing the robbery, the suspects abandoned the vehicle on Front Street and fled on foot toward the Boardwalk. They then made their escape on two scooters, heading toward the Fort Willem area.
Upon confirmation of the robbery, KPSM immediately activated and executed its planned armed robbery response action, which included rapid unit deployment, road closures, and containment of the surrounding area. Several police units were dispatched, and the Fort Willem and adjoining areas were cordoned off as a large-scale search operation was launched.
During the ongoing search, officers located one of the getaway scooters. Further coordinated action led to two suspects being tracked to the Belair area. As officers moved in, the suspects fled into an abandoned building next to a nearby hotel.
After a perimeter was secured, one of the suspects managed to escape under the cover of darkness toward the Divi area. The second suspect attempted to evade police by jumping into the sea. He was successfully removed from the water by KPSM officers, placed under arrest, and transported to the Philipsburg Police Station, where he remains in custody for further questioning.
Several items believed to have been stolen during the robbery were recovered from the arrested suspect and confiscated as evidence. The abandoned vehicle and scooter used in the commission of the crime were also seized for forensic and investigation.
KPSM strongly condemns these acts of violence that threaten community safety and stability. Let it be clearly understood that those who commit crimes of this nature will be relentlessly pursued. The long arm of the law may move with deliberate precision, but it is unwavering. If you commit a crime, you will be arrested and prosecuted.”
Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is urged to contact police central dispatch at +1 (721) 542-2222, the anonymous tip line at 9300, or send a message to the KPSM Facebook page.
KPSM Press Release.
