Gunman escapes with over $600,000 in Smyth St robbery

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ have launched an investigation into a robbery under arms committed on Sunday night at a restaurant on Smyth Street, Georgetown.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at about 21:58h and involved a 34-year-old female manager from West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Investigators said the woman had collected the day’s sales from the business and placed the cash in a bag before leaving the building. As she entered her motor car, which was parked in front of the restaurant, she was confronted by a man. The assailant reportedly opened the driver’s side door, pointed a handgun at the manager and demanded the money. The suspect escaped on foot with $642,000.
Police ranks responded to the scene shortly after the robbery was reported. Detectives have since identified CCTV cameras in the vicinity. Several persons who were in the area at the time have been contacted and questioned.
Investigators are continuing.