Turks and Caicos, April 11, 2025 – Swift and coordinated efforts by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force resulted in the arrest of two robbery suspects and the recovery of an illegal firearm.
On Friday April 4, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers conducting routine patrols along Millennium Highway, Providenciales, were alerted to a robbery at a business establishment in the Blue Hills area. Officers immediately responded to the scene where preliminary investigations revealed that around 8:40 p.m., two masked men entered the store. One of the assailants was reportedly armed
with a firearm and proceeded to rob customers of cash and other valuables.
While patrolling, officers observed a car driving suspiciously. A car chase followed, resulting in two male suspects exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot.
One suspect—a 16-year-old male from Blue Hills—was apprehended. A search of his person led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition. A second male suspect was also detained at the scene. Both suspects remain in police custody on suspicion of Robbery, Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Ammunition.
The RT&CIPF continues to encourage members of the public to report any suspicious activity or information relating to illegal firearms and other crimes. Individuals can contact the closest police station, call 911, reach the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to securely and anonymously share information.
