By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday, 10th October 2024)-A police spokesperson has informed that three workers were accosted during a recent on the job armed robbery incident in the west Basseterre community.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a robbery that occurred at the Fair View Inn in Boyd’s, St. Kitts, on October 3rd, 2024.
Police say the incident took place between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM while three employees were on a work break.
Initial inquiries indicate that the workers were approached by an armed assailant who demanded money.
Reportedly, the assailant robbed one of the employees, while the other two fled to safety.
It was also reported that the assailant attempted to force the employee to assist in his criminal act by retrieving his coworkers’ personal effects from the Inn’s main building. The employee, however, fled through some bushes on the property and escaped the assailant.
There were no injuries reported to have occurred during the incident
The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene and collected items of evidential value. The investigation is currently ongoing.
The RSCNPF encourages anyone with information about the robbery to contact the nearest police station or report anonymously via the Crime Stoppers’ hotline at 707.