17-year-old bandit shot dead in robbery of mother, daughter
…toy gun, stolen cellphone found in possession
A robbery on Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown, on Friday night ended in death when a 17-year-old bandit was fatally shot, and his accomplice fled the scene. Reports indicate that the robbery took place around 21:10h near Kaikan Street, North Ruimveldt, where two victims—a mother and her teenage daughter—were accosted by armed robbers.
Dead is 17-year-old Carl Rolland Reid, also known as “Carloo Reid,” of Tucville Squatting Area, Georgetown.
The victims, a 45-year-old food vendor from Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD), and her 15-year-old daughter, were standing on the northern side of Aubrey Barker Road, waiting for transportation to get home.
Carl Rolland Reid lifeless body that was found at the robbery scene
As they stood there two men on a black motorcycle, approached them armed with handguns and ordered the victims to remain silent and hand over their belongings.
Frightened for their safety, the victims complied. The robbers took a cellphone valued at $65,000, a handbag worth $5,000, and $12,000 from the mother. From her daughter, they stole a cellphone worth $200,000, a gold chain valued at $35,000, a handbag worth $5,000, and $4,000.
At the time of the robbery, a 30-year-old supernumerary constable was on duty in a nearby guard hut, providing security for a supermarket located on the southern side of Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown.
Armed with a 9mm pistol containing 15 live rounds, the constable observed the robbery unfold. When he stepped out of the guard hut to intervene, one of the suspects fired four shots at him. The constable responded by discharging all 15 rounds in the direction of the suspects.
The toy gun that was at the crime scene
The exchange of gunfire resulted in Reid being struck multiple times. He collapsed in the centre of the road, motionless in a pool of blood. His accomplice, however, managed to escape on the motorcycle, riding west along Aubrey Barker Road.
Police arrived at the scene and found Reid’s lifeless body and a black toy gun lying nearby. Further searches revealed that the 15-year-old victim’s stolen cellphone was hidden in Reid’s clothing. Detectives also recovered seven 9mm spent shells scattered across the roadway. Reid’s body was subsequently transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Meanwhile, the police anti-crime patrol was alerted, and two officers on motorcycles gave chase after spotting the fleeing suspect in Nutmeg Street, Festival City. The suspect abandoned the motorcycle and escaped on foot through an alleyway. The motorcycle was recovered and has been lodged at the East La Penitence Police Station.
CCTV cameras in the area are being reviewed. Statements have been taken from the victims, the supernumerary constable, and several witnesses. The supernumerary constable’s gun has been lodged with Police. (G9)
