Masked gunmen ambush ECD man

…escape with motorcycle, cash, jewellery

A 43-year-old self-employed man of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara, was on Saturday night robbed at gunpoint of his motorcycle, cash, jewellery, and a cellular phone after being ambushed by masked men along the Melanie Public Road.
The incident occurred at about 23:00h and according to Police investigations revealed that the victim was travelling on his motorcycle when he observed two motorcycles following him from the vicinity of the Lusignan traffic light. He continued along the roadway, with the suspects trailing behind.
Upon reaching Melanie Cinema Road and turning into the area, the suspects allegedly rode alongside him and caused him to lose control of his motorcycle, resulting in him falling onto the roadway.
It is alleged that one of the suspects then pulled what appeared to be a handgun from his waist and pointed it at the victim, while the other(s) relieved him of several valuables. The stolen items include a silver metal wedding ring, a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cellular phone, $60,000, and a black XR motorcycle, CR 6379.
The suspects, who were reportedly masked and dressed in dark clothing, then made their escape on motorcycles in a southern direction.
CCTV cameras along the escape route have been identified and will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation, as efforts continue to locate those responsible.