Sint Maarten police report : Female dies during diving trip – Grand Marche broken into
Female dies during diving trip
On Thursday December 24th at approximately 11.50 a.m. police were directed to Bobby’s Marina, where a female tourist who was visiting the island would be brought in from a diving trip and was not showing ant signs of life. On the scene the patrol learnt, that the victim was on a diving trip with Octopus Diving and had shown no difficulties during the dive, but while swimming towards the diving boat after the dive suddenly stop moving. She was immediately brought ashore and checked out by Dr. Mercuur. The doctor stated that the death of the victim was possibly due to a heart attack. The female victim, with initials S.L.B. (60), from the United States was staying at the West Inn Hotel. There was no sign of foul play.
Grand Marche broken into
The Detective Department is presently investigating a break-in at the Grand Marche on Bush road. The incident took place between late Christmas Eve and early Boxing Day Morning. According to the investigators the culprits gained access into the establishment via the roof. Once inside the establishment the alarm was disabled and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken along with a large quantity of alcohol and cellular telephones. The forensic Department was on the scene collecting evidence.
The police department is informing the entire community to take all necessary precautions to avoid becoming of victim of robbery or break in during the holiday season.
