WILLEMSTAD – Authorities are investigating a major burglary at La Curaçao on Jan Noorduynweg, where unknown suspects reportedly broke into the business during the early morning hours and stole a substantial amount of money from a safe.
According to preliminary information, the perpetrators gained access to the establishment and used sophisticated equipment to force open the safe.
It is suspected that equipment used during the burglary may have been stolen from the Curaçao Fire Department, although this has not yet been officially confirmed.
After opening the safe, the suspects reportedly escaped with a substantial amount of cash. The exact amount stolen has not been disclosed.
Police responded to the scene and called in several specialized units to assist with the investigation.
Technical and tactical investigators were among those deployed to the business to collect evidence and determine how the perpetrators entered the building, opened the safe and escaped.
Authorities continued their investigation into the incident throughout the day. No information has yet been provided regarding possible suspects or arrests.