Alert residents of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara were on Saturday evening responsible for the apprehension of a gunman in the community trolling the area disguised in a Muslim outfit.
According to information reaching the Guyana Times, the man and an accomplice
Residents looking on as police drive off with the arrested man
were observed wandering in Second Street, Herstelling during the evening hours. As a result of their suspicious operations, concerned residents alerted the Police, who responded promptly and confronted the men.
During the interception, one of the suspects managed to escape, but the ranks were able to detain the other. The arrested man was said to be clad in a thobe (Muslim male attire), and upon further investigations, he was found to be armed with a gun.
Reports are that the men were scouting the area in an attempt to stage a robbery on two shops located in the street.
The Police have come in for high praise for their quick action, which is believed to have prevented the impending attacks.
The community of Herstelling continues to be plagued with a number of criminal activities, with armed attacks being on top of the list. Just last month, gunmen mugged a young tailor at his residence in Third Street, Herstelling, carting off his Toyota Premio motorcar. This incident took place just one street away from where the men were intercepted.
The young tailor had reported the matter at the Providence Police Station, but no arrest has been made to date.
