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A 38-year-old resident of Providence was on Monday afternoon robbed of $50,000 and shot to his leg during a daring robbery at Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.
Reports indicate that at about 13:56h, the man, who was driving motor car PZZ 6538, had stopped at the traffic light in the vicinity of Young Men Christian Association (YMCA).
He told Police that while he was awaiting the traffic signal, he felt a sudden impact from behind his vehicle and observed two males on a motorcycle.
One of the suspects, who was armed with a gun, immediately dismounted the motorcycle, confronted him and shot him to his right leg.
The victim, in shock, exited the car and ran for help.
Meanwhile, the suspect took the cash which was in an envelope on the passenger side of the car. The two then made good their escape on the motorcycle. The injured man is presently a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
Police said one warhead and spent shell was recovered on the scene.
Similarly, on April 19, Derick Doodnauth, a driver for Health International Inc, was robbed of more than $1.5 million and a quantity of cheques, property of the company, by four suspects.
Based on reports received, the armed robbery was committed by the four suspects at about 10:05h.
Reports are that Doodnauth had left the office with the cash to deposit same at a local bank.
However, while on Laing Street, Charlestown, the driver was caught up in traffic and while he was in the line, the suspects, who were on two separate motorcycles, circled the car.
The two pillion riders came off their motorcycles, went to the victim’s motor car, pointed their guns at the man, dragged him out and grabbed the cash and other valuables that were in an envelope on the back seat of the car. They then made good their escape along Princes Street.
Thus far only one suspect identified as Sherwin Fraser has been charged. Police are still on the hunt for the remaining three. (G15)