Police in Regional Division Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are currently investigating a robbery under arms, in which a cutlass was used to cart off several electrical items as well as cash.
Police said a 19-year-old suspect is presently in custody assisting with the investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, at a family’s home in Riverstown, Essequibo Coast.
It was reported that the victim, a hire car driver, had arrived at his home on Friday with his motor car at about 20:00h after which he took a shower. As he was entering his dwelling house, he told Police he was confronted by two males, one of whom was armed with a cutlass.
He said when he came face to face with the men, he was dealt a lash to his head by the armed suspect.
The teen said he screamed and his wife went to his assistance, and the men subsequently tied her up and took a black smart television valued at $50,000; one black Amplifier valued $40,000; three cell phones value at $100,000; two car keys and $118,000 before making good their escape.
Quick response by ranks in the Division led to the arrest of one of the suspects, who had in his possession $118,000 and all the other items.
Efforts are being made to have the other suspect arrested. Investigations continue. (G9)
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