Suspect arrested after stealing a gold chain at a hotel

On July 8, 2026, around 12:30 a.m., police responded to a reported robbery at a hotel in the Oyster Pond area where a tourist was robbed of a gold chain. Hotel security officers immediately cornered a suspect, preventing escape until KPSM patrol officers arrived. The suspect was taken into police custody without incident. The stolen chain was recovered and returned to its owner after the victim filed an official complaint. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues, with additional arrests not ruled out. KPSM commended the hotel’s security for their alertness and significant role in the apprehension.