Sint-Maarten police report : Search for escaped prisoner

From: Chief Inspector R.V. HENSON

​ JOINT PRESS RELEASE PUBLIC PROSECUTORS OFFICE AND KPSM

Search for escaped prisoner

Prison guards, Detectives are presently searching for an escaped prisoner by the name of Kathron Fortune a.k.a “CUCHI”. The escape occurred in Cay Hill on Monday February 15th at approximately 03.30 p.m. The prisoner who was brought to a doctor’s clinic in Cay Hill managed to escape from the guards while waiting to be attended by the doctor. He took off running through the Cay Hill area.

Shots were fired and it is unclear if the suspect got hold of a firearm or not. This suspect who has to sit a very lengthy sentence is considered to be armed and very dangerous. The suspect was last seen in the area of Cay Hill dressed in “Kaki clothing”. At this time a search is ongoing to recapture this prisoner.

The Prosecutors office and Police Department is asking the general public who may have information regarding the where about of the prisoner to immediately get in contact with the police via 911, # 9300 or the police station 54-22222.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to apprehend this prisoner on your own get in contact with the police.