On Tuesday July 16th at approximately 09.30 p.m., the Central Police Dispatch received a phone call informing them that shortly before an armed robbery had taken place at the Texaco gas Station on the Welfare road. On the scene the investigating officers learnt that the gasoline pump-attendant was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects. After committing their act the suspects fled the scene on foot and later jumped into a white Kia Rio and drove away. Based on the description of the suspects and the vehicle the police patrols searched the area. Shortly after the car in question and the two suspects inside were located on the parking-lot of Ace Mega Center. The suspects with the initials S.E.W. (19) from Sint Maarten and C.G.S. (24) from Jamaica were arrested on the spot. During a search of the vehicle a fire-arm was found under the back seat of the vehicle and an amount of cash was located next to the center console. The vehicle, firearm and cash were confiscated for further investigation by the Special Robbery Unit.
- Thursday, May 2, 2024
