Mentally-ill man drives away with businessman’s car

A 25-year-old man who suffers from a mental illness is now in Police custody after he reportedly drove away with a motorcar belonging to a 42-year-old businessman of Bushy Park, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). The Police have said the car is valued at $1.9M.
Reports are that at around 15:00h on Tuesday, the businessman parked his Toyota Spacio in his yard, leaving the keys in the ignition as he ventured upstairs into his house. Shortly afterwards, he returned to the yard to discover that the motorcar was missing. He immediately contacted the Police.
Acting on information received, ranks went to Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, and found the vehicle parked in front of a home at McWatt Street, Vergenoegen. A man lying in a hammock in that yard was contacted, and he immediately admitted to taking the car.
He was told of the allegation, cautioned, and taken into custody.
Further investigations revealed that the suspect is a patient at Dr Bhiro Harry’s clinic at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
The victim later arrived on the scene and identified the vehicle, which was handed over to him. However, damages were seen to the front left side bumper and fender. (G9)