The Police are investigating a robbery that was committed on July 7 th, 2023, at Lover’sLane, St. Paul’s.
The criminal act was committed at a shop in a rural village. Preliminary reports indicate that between 11:15 PM and 11:45 PM, two armed and masked assailants entered the shop and commanded everyone to lie on the ground.
The assailants then proceeded to steal sums of money and items from the cash register and the shop owner, as well as personal items from a number of patrons.
During the incident, a single round of ammunition was discharged.
There were no injuries reported.
The Crime Scene Unit of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force processed the scene and collected some items of evidential value.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing and the general public will be kept appropriately abreast of its developments.
Any member of the public with information about the incident is asked to contact the nearest Police station soonest.
All assistance in the swift resolution of this matter will be deeply appreciated.