Lone gunman robs welder, girlfriend

A 29-year-old welder and his girlfriend were the targets of an armed robbery early Friday morning in the Stevedore Housing Scheme, Georgetown.
Mikel Brandt, 29, and his girlfriend, Alana Bamfield, 26, were ambushed by an armed suspect as they returned to Brandt’s residence around 01:15h. The attacker, reportedly a lone gunman, confronted the couple just as they entered the yard, demanding they hand over their valuables.
The suspect, described as a man wearing a dark-colored hoodie, brandished a handgun and ordered the duo to hand over their belongings. The couple handed over $130,000, two Samsung cellphones valued at $100,000, and two gold chains worth approximately $120,000.
According to police, a scuffle erupted between Brandt and the suspect during the robbery, during which a shot was fired. However, no one was injured.
The police were called to the scene shortly after, and officers discovered a live 9mm round of ammunition and a pair of black sneakers, presumably left behind by the assailant.
Investigations are continuing.