Businessman shot during robbery at Better Hope hotel

– 2 suspects nabbed, 3rd on the run

Two suspected bandits were arrested on Monday evening following an armed robbery at Ocean View Hotel, Better Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD) which has left a 56-year-old businessman injured. The third suspect managed to evade law enforcement officers.
Based on reports received at about 20:20h, the three suspects stormed into the bar of the establishment and held the owner at gunpoint. He was then forced out of the bar and into his residence, which is attached to the hotel.

Inside the home, the armed bandits demanded cash and jewellery as they ransacked the house. Despite their threats he refused to hand over any valuables.
In retaliation, one of the bandits shot him in the abdomen after which the men fled the scene on foot, carting off with an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry.

The conscious businessman was rushed to a private hospital in Georgetown by family members where he was admitted as a patient in a stable condition. The police were contacted acting on information received, ranks travelled to Industry, ECD where two of the suspects were apprehended.
The suspects were identified as Winston Harris, a 35-year-old resident of Lot 351 BB Eccles, EBD, and Dexter Simon, a 38-year-old from Lot 54 Russell Street, Charlestown, Georgetown.

Harris and Simon were found with a .32 revolver, live ammunition, two Samsung cell phones, and a toy gun. Investigators later learnt the identity of the third suspect, known only as Kevin and his location.
Working with the information gathered, police went to Ogle Old Road where they located the third suspect and gave chase. During the pursuit, the suspect disposed of a .38 revolver before escaping. The firearm was subsequently retrieved.
Detectives are on the hunt for the third suspect who is likely in possession of stolen loot. Investigations are continuing.