Three suspected Brazilian bandits on Tuesday afternoon stormed a cellphone and jewellery store in the Lethem Commercial Zone, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
It was reported that around 15:00h, the bandits entered Dwayne’s Phone and Jewelry Shop and held the female owner at gunpoint, while she was alone in the store. The men then relieved the woman of cash, cellphones and jewellery, and attempted to make good their escape using her car.
The scene immediately after the robbery
However, Police ranks were in the vicinity and promptly responded after an alarm was raised. The men were subsequently apprehended.
Divisional Commander Ravindradat Budhram told Guyana Times that Police were still gathering information to determine what really transpired, but did confirm that three Brazilians were in custody assisting with investigations.
Police investigations are ongoing.
