Quick action by the St Ann's Bay Police resulted in the apprehension of two men who robbed a Supreme Ventures outlet at Market Street, St Ann's Bay on Wednesday evening.

The names of the men have been withheld pending further investigations.

pulled a handgun

Reports from the Constabulary Communication Network are that about 6:20 p.m., both men went to the Supreme Ventures outlet, where one of them pulled a handgun and demanded money from the cashier.

responded in time

After initially resisting the robbery attempt, the cashier put just under $24,000 in a bag and gave it to the men. The police, who were alerted, responded in time to apprehend the men before they left the premises. The money and a .38 revolver loaded with four .38 cartridges were taken from them.

Detectives from the St. Ann's Bay Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating.