Berbice hot dog vendor robbed at gunpoint

A businesswoman who operates a hot dog stand was allegedly robbed at gunpoint at Babu John, Public Road Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice on Monday evening.
The incident was reportedly committed on Dhanmattie Rampersaud also called “Mono, 47, of Area “R” Ankerville, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.
According to reports, the woman was plying her trade in the company of her husband when she began feeling unwell. As such, her husband left her and went home to collect her medication.
A few minutes later, the woman observed an identifiable male, dressed in all black approaching her with a handgun. Upon seeing this, the victim started to run but the suspect caught up with her and held onto her hair from behind.
As a result, the victim fell onto the ground. The suspect then dragged her back to her stand while simultaneously assaulting her. She received head injuries.
The suspect then put his hand in her left side pants pocket and took away $13,000 in cash, he then picked up her daily sales money GY$46,400 after which he made good his escape on a bicycle.
A report was made at the Whim Police Station, and the victim was escorted to the Port Mourant Public Hospital where she was treated and sent away.
Ranks acting on information received, went to Rose Hall Town, Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, where they arrested a 25-year-old labourer of Persaud Street, Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice.
He remains in custody assisting with investigations.