An Independence Boulevard, La Penitence, Georgetown resident was in the wee hours of Wednesday pounced upon by armed bandits and robbed of his gold chain valued at half a million dollars.
Reports are Dandkumar Jeeboo, 34, of Lot 100 Independence Boulevard, was attacked around 01:00h by two armed men.
According to reports, Jeeboo was at a family member’s house celebrating a wedding when he was approached by the two men.
One of the men pointed a handgun at him and relieved him of the gold chain he was wearing.
The bandits then attempted to remove his gold band, but were unsuccessful as Jeeboo put up a fight.
After their failed attempt, the men made good their escape north on Independence Boulevard.
The matter was reported. Police are presently investigating.
