Pensioner robbed in front of Police Station

A 67-year-old woman was on Tuesday morning robbed in the vicinity of the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station, West Coast Demerara, shortly after she exited a supermarket.
Reports are Lilawattie Singh stepped out of the business premises at about 09:45h, when she was ambushed by a man on a black and white motorcycle a few yards away. He was wearing a surgical mask and cap, brandishing a small knife.
She explained to Guyana Times that he demanded that she hand over money. As she was reaching into her handbag, the man snatched the purse and rode away in the opposite direction. Singh, in a visibly traumatised state, lamented that even though the Police Station is located a stone’s throw away, no ranks were on-site to render assistance.
The men carted off with $7600 and a few other items in the purse. (G12)