One Rt. 37 store robbed, another burglarized

Tribal police are currently investigating a robbery as well as a burglary that took place this week at two separate Route 37 stores in Akwesasne.  A gun was used in one of the two incidents and police are asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending the assailants.

On Nov. 12, 2010 at around 11:53 PM, the Tribal Police responded to the Chief’s Tobacco Warehouse regarding a report of an armed robbery.  Two men had allegedly entered the building carrying weapons and several shots were fired from inside the building. No injuries were reported. When the two suspects fled they were seen running towards McGee Road behind the Bear’s Den, according to police reports.

 On Nov. 15, 2010 at around 3:42 AM the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police responded to the Border Line Tobacco and Gas regarding a report of a burglary.  Upon investigation it was discovered that two males had forced entry into the building through a window.

Several cartons of cigarettes were taken from the business prior to the suspects fleeing.

If anyone has information regarding either incident please contact the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department Investigation Division at 358-9200.