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Four Gunmen Stormed In
posted (June 17, 2019)
There was an armed robbery at a grocery store in St, Margaret's village on Saturday evening at 5:00. Four armed men stormed into Ping An store and demanded everything from the owner and his staffers. Police have more:...

Supt. Hilberto Romero
"On Saturday 15th June, 2019 around 3:40pm there was a robbery at Ping An Shop in St. Margaret's Village where 2 armed males persons entered the establishment, stole an assortment of items including cash, cell phones and a nine millimeter pistol. The proprietor reported that the male persons entered, demanded the items and then they left. We are presently looking for two suspects at this time and the investigation is ongoing."

Reporter
"The suspects are of creole descent?"

Supt. Hilberto Romero
"That is correct."

Reporter
"Are the suspects believe to be from the area or...?"

Supt. Hilberto Romero
"I will not release that at this time. We are looking for 2 persons at this time."

The robbers made off with personal cell phones, and the shop-owner's 9 millimeter pistol, as well as four bottles of Guinness.

As you heard, police are looking for known suspects, one who recently got out of jail.

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