Published 20 July 2024
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
ARMED ROBBERY INVESTIGATION AT PINNEY’S
CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS – July 19, 2024. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred on the afternoon of 19 July 2024 at approximately 2:40 at Pinney’s. The incident involved Mr. Callistus Couloute, a St. Lucian
national residing in the Federation and the owner of Carl’s Construction.
Initial investigations revealed Mr. Couloute was at his work site near Sea Food Madness, engaged
in paying his employees. During this time, he was approached by an unidentified masked
individual brandishing a firearm. The assailant demanded Mr. Couloute surrender all his money, subsequently robbing him of a large sum of money, his cell phone, and a black wallet containing a sum of money, along with his credit cards and driver’s licence.
During the confrontation, Mr. Couloute attempted to disarm the assailant, resulting in a struggle
during which he sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm. He was transported to the Alexandra
Hospital where he received medical treatment and is currently in stable condition. Investigations
are ongoing.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force urges anyone with information regarding this
incident to contact any Police Station or call the crime hotline 707. Public cooperation is essential
in ensuring the perpetrator is apprehended and brought to justice.
For further information, please contact:
Cromwell Henry
Deputy Commissioner of Police
