Police arrested its first suspect in the ongoing armed robbery investigation of the Sonesta Great Bay Casino, which took place on September 18th 2015. During the robbery the culprits managed to steal an undisclosed amount of cash. Shortly after the robbery a possible suspect in this case was chased by police in the vicinity of the Sint Maarten Zoo but he was however successful in avoiding his capture that day.
An amount of cash believed to be that from the robbery was found in the vehicle the suspect left behind. Based on information received and intense investigation done by the police department the suspect in question was apprehended at a home in Middle Region Wednesday September 23rd in the evening. The arrest took place without any resistance. The 39 year male suspect remains in custody for questioning and further investigation.