St Kitts & Nevis police call on citizens to stay alert following grocery store robberies

The Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) of St Kitts & Nevis has urged citizens to stay alert and take preventive measures to avoid falling prey to criminal activities.

This appeal comes in the wake of the recent supermarket heists in the country.

The police force aims to bolster confidence among islanders, assuring them of the police’s dedication to addressing the recent surge in robberies.

RSCNPF’s advice for business owners

The RSCNPF has specifically reached out to business owners, advising them to evaluate and strengthen their current security measures.

They have suggested that businesses prioritize cash-handling procedures that emphasize the safety of their employees. Additionally, they stressed the significance of having dependable security arrangements, considering the safety of both employees and assets as crucial.

To enhance security, the RSCNPF has recommended the introduction of burglar alarms and closed-circuit television systems. Such measures, they believe, offer a solid defense for both commercial and residential locations.

Furthermore, ensuring adequate and functional lighting, both inside and around properties, has been highlighted as crucial.

This lighting is seen as a dual tool, providing better visibility and acting as a deterrent against potential criminal activities, whether during business hours or at residences during the night.

In response to the escalating robberies, the RSCNPF has boosted its manpower and investigative resources to better address the situation and bring those responsible to account.

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Recent robberies highlight growing concern

Recent incidents under investigation include two robberies that transpired on August 12th at Ram’s Supermarket branches in Camps and Bird Rock.

Initial reports suggest that four individuals, armed, targeted the Camps branch around 6:30 pm, taking a significant amount of money from several cashier points and the vault.

They later left the scene in a pre-arranged vehicle.

Similarly, just an hour past this incident, another group targeted the Bird Rock branch of the supermarket, leaving with a considerable sum.

To aid their efforts, the police have sought the community's assistance in gathering information on these and other criminal endeavors.