Robbery suspect who shot at Police arrested; ammo, cannabis found in car
The suspect who allegedly robbed a Venezuelan national
A 29-year-old man from Quamina Road, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara (ECD) who shot at a Police rank in his bid to escape, was arrested after the brief altercation, while a search of his car led to the discovery of ammunition and suspected cannabis.
At about 10:15h at Farm, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Friday, police say the suspect reportedly robbed a Venezuelan national, Ronaldo (only name given) of an undisclosed sum of cash at gunpoint.
The suspect was at the time driving a motorcar (PAG 5216) and was armed with a handgun. Preliminary inquiries revealed that a Police constable, who was on motorcycle patrol, was stopped by the Venezuelan national who reported that he was robbed, and pointed out the motorcar that the suspect was driving.
The vehicle, which was heading south on Farm/Herstelling access road, was chased after by the rank, and upon seeing the police, the suspect attempted to drive away but collided with a canter and another car, resulting in his vehicle coming to a stop.
The ammunition discovered in the suspect’s vehicle
According to the police, the suspect, before exiting the vehicle, pulled out a handgun and discharged a round in the rank’s direction. He then began running south on the Farm/Herstelling access road.
The rank gave chase after the suspect, who discharged two more rounds in his direction; the rank returned fire, resulting in the suspect receiving injuries to both his left and right feet. The suspect was then apprehended and taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre where he received treatment.
A search of the suspect’s car revealed 15 live 9mm rounds of ammunition, one 9mm spent shell, along with a quantity of $20s & $100-dollar Guyana currency notes. Three bags containing leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis, and a bag containing clothing were also found in the vehicle. The suspected narcotic was weighed and amounted to three grams. The man, who is also suspected of breaking into a home at the Young Professional Housing Scheme on May 29, remains in police custody, as investigations continue.
