PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has successfully apprehended and extradited a fugitive suspect involved in a jewelry store robbery that took place on September 5, 2025.
The suspect, J.J.B., a 37-year-old male, fled Sint Maarten immediately after the crime in an attempt to evade justice. However, his escape was short-lived. Through tireless investigative efforts and seamless collaboration with regional law enforcement agencies, KPSM located, arrested, and returned the fugitive to Sint Maarten to face justice.
J.J.B. is currently in custody at the Philipsburg Police Station, where he will remain as the investigation continues.
KPSM extends its gratitude to its regional and international law enforcement partners for their swift action and steadfast cooperation, which were instrumental in securing this arrest. These partnerships are vital in combating cross-border criminal activity.
This arrest sends a clear and powerful message: those who commit crimes in our community and attempt to flee will find no refuge. KPSM and its partners will pursue you relentlessly, across borders and oceans, to ensure justice is served.
The Sint Maarten Police Force remains unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding our community and holding criminals accountable—wherever they may try to hide.
