PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) informs the public of a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the violent armed robbery committed on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Ocean Jewelry inside the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Dawn Beach.
On Friday morning, November 21st, 2025, at about 9:30 a.m., KPSM officers conducted a operation in the Cole Bay area, resulting in the arrest of a male suspect with the initials T.O.R. This individual, who is employed by a parcel delivery company on Sint Maarten, was taken into custody in connection with a vehicle believed to have been involved in the armed robbery.
During the October incident, three masked individuals drove onto the hotel premises in a stolen black Kia Soul and entered the jewelry establishment while brandishing a firearm. They forcibly removed an undisclosed amount of jewelry before fleeing the area.
As part of the ongoing investigation, screenshots from surveillance footage have been released to the public to assist in identifying the suspects. Detectives are still seeking additional witnesses and information relevant to the case.
Even small pieces of information may prove vital. The Police Force urges anyone who observed suspicious activity or who can identify individuals from the released images to contact investigators immediately.
Members of the public with information are encouraged to call the Police Force of Sint Maarten at +1 721-542-2222, the anonymous Tip Line 9300, or visit the Philipsburg Police Station.
KPSM Press Release.