Corentyne fisherman, friends robbed at gunpoint – father and son in custody

A Corentyne fisherman and his two friends were robbed by three masked men armed with a gun and cutlasses. The group was robbed of cash, jewellery and other valuables.
The police have so far questioned two of Lootawan’s friends – a father and son – who are assisting with the investigations.

The incident occurred at about 19:00h on Wednesday at 7th Street, Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
Deodat Lootawan 62, said he was at home imbibing with his two friends and a cousin when the masked bandits entered his yard.
“We were just having drinks, when suddenly, three men appeared with masks and guns… They demanded money and jewellery, and forced us into the house,” the fisherman recalled.
The intruders were described as aggressive and ruthless.
Lootawan said they took the $45,000 he had in his pants pocket, along with the rings and a silver bangle he was wearing.
His companions were also revealed of their valuables. The armed bandits also took a phone, a laptop, and other items from the home, before fleeing.
“I don’t know if we were being targeted or not,” Lootawan said, since the fisherman and his companions had earlier in the day visited a location at Adventure, 13 villages away, to purchase a boat engine but could not pay the asking price.
Police investigations continue.