Lawmen are investigating an armed robbery reported to occur at Gallows Bay on Nevis, on Friday evening (December 6^th), between 9 and 10.

The victim, a woman from Bath Village, reported that while sitting in her vehicle with a friend, a masked male opened one of the rear doors, pointed a firearm at them, and demanded they hand over their possessions.

A police communique said she complied with the robber’s demands and handed over her purse. The assailant subsequently fled the scene and no injuries were sustained during the incident.

The Crime Scene Unit of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) processed and a search was conducted of the nearby areas. However, nothing of evidential value was recovered. Anyone with any information about this or any other criminal incident, is urged to contact the nearest Police station, or call the Crime Stoppers’ hotline, 707.