Police investigate armed robbery at Front Street restaurant

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant on Front Street in Philipsburg that was reported at about 9:10pm AST on Wednesday 30 September. The Police Force of Sint Maarten, KPSM, said a man entered the restaurant with a handgun and demanded cash.

According to KPSM, the cashier handed over an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register while under threat from the firearm. The suspect then fled on foot towards the Boardwalk.

KPSM said its Detective Department is handling the investigation. Police asked anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw suspicious activity in the area to contact Police Headquarters at 542-2222 or the anonymous hotline at 9300.