BASSETERRE, St Kitts — POLICE are continuing their investigation into an armed robbery at Royal Gems Jewellery Store at Port Zante, Basseterre, on October 17, 2026.
According to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, the incident occurred between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Preliminary investigations revealed that two armed men entered the store wearing motorcycle helmets to conceal their faces, along with long clothing and reflective vests.
Police said the men brandished a hammer, a knife and a firearm before using the hammer to smash three glass display counters. They then stole an undetermined quantity of jewellery and fled the scene on a red-and-black motor scooter.
No injuries were reported.
The robbery is the first such incident reported at Port Zante this year.
