Female passenger robbed by knife-wielding bandits

A prompt response by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) resulted in the arrest of three persons who reportedly robbed a 22-year-old woman of her belongings on Wednesday.
Taliya Kamrudin, of Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara (WCD), was standing along the public road awaiting public transportation when a grey Toyota 212 motor car stopped to pick her up.
Under the impression that the vehicle was a private hire taxi, she entered the car and sat in the back seat along with a male. A female was seated in the front passenger seat.
However, as the car continued its journey, the male in the back seat whipped out a knife and threatened to kill Kamrudin. He then relieved the woman of several items, including her phone, handbag, jewellery, cash, and lunch bag.
Soon after, the driver stopped the car and the victim was pushed out onto the roadway. The car then sped away.
Persons who were nearby observed what had transpired and went to the victim’s assistance. She then borrowed a cellphone to contact her relatives, who went to her aid. The matter was reported to the Leonora Police Station.
Police later intercepted the motor car at the Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara (WBD) junction and arrested three suspects.
The suspects are a 32-year-old taxi driver of D’Urban Street, Georgetown; a 23-year-old labourer of Parfaite Harmonie, WBD, and a 23-year-old female vendor of Sophia, Greater Georgetown.
The victim’s items were recovered in their possession. The motor car was impounded as investigations continue. The trio is expected to make their court appearance shortly.