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Police probe robbery of more than $2 million from St Catherine casino

Published:Saturday | August 17, 2024 | 2:58 PM
The matter was reported at the Spanish Town Police Station.

Detectives assigned to the St Catherine North police division are probing the robbery of more than $2 million at a casino along Young Street in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Friday.

About 10:00 a.m, the complainant was reportedly at the casino when a man armed with a gun pounced upon her.

The gunman reportedly held her at gunpoint and forced her into an office where he proceeded to rob her of $2,060,000 and a smartphone.

He then escaped on foot.

The matter was reported at the Spanish Town Police Station.

- Rasbert Turner

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