Bandits snatch businessman’s $1.5M gold chains

Police have arrested two of three males who committed robbery under arms on a 30-year-old businessman of Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara (WCD), on Friday.
At about 20:30h, the businessman was robbed, Police said. Two of the suspects were identified as a 22-year-old taxi driver of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, and a 37-year-old of D’Urban Street, Georgetown, who are now in Police custody assisting with investigations.
Police said the two suspects in custody are slated to appear in court this week.
Commander for the Division, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Siwnarine said the armed robbery occurred at the Riddim Flow Chill Spot, Crane Housing Scheme, by three men, two of whom were armed with small handguns.
Businessman Ren Persaud was relieved of 12 gold chains valued at $1.5 million.
The scene was visited by Police ranks after the robbery, and it was revealed that the victim operates Riddim Flow Chill Spot located at Crane, WCD, in the lower flat of his dwelling place.
On the day in question, the businessman was playing pools at his shop when he was approached by the three suspects (two of African descent and the other of Amerindian descent).
One of the identifiable males was armed with a small black gun and another was also armed with a small black handgun, while the third suspect was unarmed.
They then held the victim at gunpoint and relieved him of the gold chains.
The men reportedly discharged two rounds in the air, before making good their escape in a waiting white Toyota Fielder motor car with registration number PZZ 3371.
Acting on information received, the ranks went to Barber Shop Street, Crane, WCD, where they found the said motor car abandoned on the road. Two of the suspects were later apprehended.
Police are currently looking for the third suspect. (G9)