Bandits shoot worker, rob boutique in daring daylight robbery

A daring daylight robbery on Regent Street, Georgetown on Thursday carried out by two motorcycle bandits targeted a popular Chinese-owned boutique, escaping with an undisclosed sum of cash and leaving a worker injured.
The incident occurred at approximately 13:25h at the “Nice To You” Boutique, operated by 50-year-old businessman, Zhenz Sh Fa of Lot 48 Regent Street, Georgetown.
According to reports, the suspects, one armed with a handgun, arrived on a red-and-black motorcycle. The boutique, which was open for business at the time, had customers inside, along with a security guard from Swat Protection Services stationed near the southern entrance.
Witnesses said the armed pillion rider approached the 34-year-old security guard, searched him, and confiscated a toy gun he had tucked in his waistband. The men then stormed the boutique, ordering everyone inside to remain still while one suspect raided the cashier’s drawer, seizing the day’s earnings.
During the robbery, a Chinese national and employee of the boutique, Zhao Peiming, attempted to intervene. The armed bandit fired a shot, which struck Zhao in his right thigh. The suspects then fled the scene on their motorcycle, speeding eastward along Regent Street, Georgetown.
Zhao was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he is receiving treatment. Police investigating the incident recovered a 9mm spent shell at the scene. CCTV footage from cameras in the area is being reviewed as cops work to identify and apprehend the suspects. Investigations are ongoing.