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Maho Jewelry store robbed at Gunpoint
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01/17/2023 11:53 AM
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Re: Maho Jewelry store robbed at Gunpoint
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01/17/2023 01:15 PM
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We were in Maho when it happened. We were walking back from the market and heard the shot. A person in a jeep wrangler took off after them but turned around and came back. Scary when it happens and from what I saw, the police were questioning several tourists in and outside the store. Not to put a damper on everyone's vacation but a female friend staying in Jordan Village was going to Mullet at 1:30 in the afternoon and was walking on the golf cart path when 2 men with a knife came out of the trees and robbed her. Police were called and a report was made but no one was caught. Safety is the biggest concern right now for visitors.
Last edited by debnken; 01/17/2023 01:17 PM. Reason: Spelling.
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Re: Maho Jewelry store robbed at Gunpoint
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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01/17/2023 02:01 PM
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I’ve long felt there should be more of a police presence in that area and now, with the growth of Jordan Village and the entire Cupecoy area, it would be even more advantageous.
So sorry for those impacted by the robbery and the long term effects it may have on the area as a whole. We remember the other jewelry store robbery there a few years back and before that, the casino and patrons of what was then Atlantis, or possibly Starz.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Maho Jewelry store robbed at Gunpoint
[Re: debnken]
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01/17/2023 05:54 PM
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The main thing is no one was hurt. While that is always a good thing, the fact this happened in a densely visited area (and continues to happen on the island) is a major concern. You kill the tourism and you kill the economy of the island.
J.D.
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Re: Maho Jewelry store robbed at Gunpoint
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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01/17/2023 06:10 PM
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The main thing is no one was hurt. While that is always a good thing, the fact this happened in a densely visited area (and continues to happen on the island) is a major concern. You kill the tourism and you kill the economy of the island. Well said. I just hope someone in Gov't feels the same way.
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Re: Maho Jewelry store robbed at Gunpoint
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01/18/2023 09:20 AM
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Very scary - when did the incident happen with the knife on the golf cart path? I’m blown away that in broad daylight this happened. Beyond brazen with so many people around. The golf cart path is wide open through the fairway too Kalatua. It happened last week. she walked onto the golf course from Rhine Road by Cupecoy Beach Resort. Just before the foot path joins the golf cart path the trees are fairly close and that is where it happened. 1:30 in the afternoon one would feel safe with golfers, beach goers and the Kalatua (sp) shuttle nearby but the thieves had an opportunity and took it. Like JD posted "You kill the tourism and you kill the economy of the island."
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Re: Maho Jewelry store robbed at Gunpoint
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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01/18/2023 09:39 AM
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One would think that the Dutch government would get on the ball and have a better presence in the Maho to Coup Coy area!! Grateful no one was hurt, it could have been a lot worse!! Has anyone been in Maho village when the kids on the bike and four wheelers come and terrorize the town??? It would be great if the police could box them in and confiscate all of those vehicles!! Some of those kids are carrying guns too!!
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