PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The investigating officers of KPSM are currently busy investigating a robbery which took place yesterday, 23rd May, at approximately 11:30 am at Mr.K supermarket. A man dressed in a black hooded sweat shirt covering his head entered the supermarket armed with a weapon to rob the shop. The suspect then fled on foot in the vicinity of the Guana Bay area.
Based on information received a home search was conducted at a home in the Guana Bay area.
The information indicated that the suspect may have been in the home; at which point necessary force was required to open the door to the home. The owner of the home was contacted and came to the station; an agreement was made to have the damages to the door sorted out. This investigation is currently still ongoing.