BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - THE Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating two armed robberies that took place over the past few days.
A police press release stated that a report of an armed robbery was received on Tuesday (July 31) at about 8:15 p.m. and police responded and conducted enquiries. The robbery had taken place at the Daily Foods Limited Supermarket in Sandy Point.
“Investigations so far have revealed that the co-owner of the supermarket, Cai Yan Ying, was at the cashier’s desk when two armed men entered the establishment and demanded she open the cash pans, which she did. The assailants took an undisclosed sum of money then fired a single gunshot from inside through the glass of the door then they fled the scene,” the press release said.
The release also said that the gunmen were dressed in camouflage clothing, but it is believed that there were other persons involved who were in the area at the time of the incident.
Police are asking persons who might have seen anyone dressed in camouflage clothing around the time of the incident, saw any suspicious activities in the area or may have any information relating to the incident to call the Sandy Point Police Station at 465-6261 or their nearest Police Station.
So far, one individual was taken into Police custody and is assisting with the ongoing investigations.
Investigations into another armed robbery are also being conducted. This incident took place at about midnight on Sunday (July 29) at the El Classicio Spanish Bar at George Street, Newton.
A police press release stated “Preliminary investigations have revealed that Altagaricia Retes was at the bar when she was approached by two masked men with what appeared to be guns. They robbed her of a small brown bag which contained a sum of money and personal cards before fleeing the scene”.
Investigations into this incident will continue and persons with information regarding this matter are urged to call the Criminal Investigation Department at the Basseterre Police Station by dialing 465-2241.
