Lone gunman robs money changer

A foreign currency dealer, who was in the vicinity of Popeye’s on Water Street, Georgetown, was on Sunday robbed of all of his cash by an armed bandit.
According to reports, 36-year-old Bishwanauth Noudat, of Lot 482 C Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, was sitting in a chair with $150,000, US$1200, TT$3000 Cdn$1000, 90 euros, EC$8000, Bds$200 and 31 reais when the lone gunman approached him from behind and snatched the cash.
Noudat reportedly attempted to fight for his money, but the gunman whipped out his weapon which was in his waistband and dealt the man a lash to his face.
The perpetrator then made good his escape south on Cornhill Street then east along Hadfield Street.
The money changer reported the matter to the Police, and was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was treated and sent away.
The Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from businesses in the area in an effort to identify the gunman.