Bagotstown couple terrorised, robbed during home invasion

A 43-year-old businessman and a 27-year-old female were terrorised and robbed after gunmen invaded their Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara (EBD) apartment in the early hours of Tuesday. Based on reports received, the victims were asleep in their apartment when they were awakened by a loud knocking sound and soon after observed four masked men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, inside their bedroom. The suspects allegedly bound the victims’ hands behind their backs using zip ties and demanded cash and valuables.
Police stated that during the incident, the businessman was struck on his head with the handgun, resulting in him sustaining injuries. The bandits then ransacked the apartment and escaped with a safe containing an undisclosed sum of US currency, along with four cellular phones, including iPhone and Samsung devices.
However, after leaving the apartment, the victims managed to free themselves and immediately reported the matter to the police. The injured man was taken to the Diamond Regional Hospital, where he was treated and discharged in stable condition. The police have retrieved CCTV footage from the residence and are currently reviewing it as investigations continue.