Pensioner robbed after collecting $187,000 pension

A 72-year-old man who had just collected $187,000 in pension was on Monday robbed of it all by a lone bandit.
The robbery took place at about 11:00h after the pensioner exited the Leonora Post Office, West Coast Demerara (WCD).
Based on information gathered, the victim visited the Post Office where he collected his NIS, Senior Citizen, and Public Servant Pension, which amounted to $187,000 in cash.
After collecting the money, the elderly man secured it in a black purse and proceeded to a pharmacy opposite the Leonora Fire Station to purchase some medication.
As he was about to enter the pharmacy, the suspect grabbed the pensioner’s purse containing the money and started to run away.
The pensioner then ran behind the suspect but the perpetrator reportedly entered a black motor car bearing registration number PSS 2700 – which was parked in front of the Leonora Fire Station – which drove away.
The matter was reported to the Police and an investigation was launched.