Teacher injured after armed robbery

– robbed of $250,000 cash

Police are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms, committed on Shawn Thomas, a 53-year-old teacher of Turkeyen, which occurred at about 04:55hrs on Thursday.
Thomas was robbed of $250,000 by an identifiable male armed with a handgun.
Investigations revealed that the victim and his wife – a 28-year-old teacher – were in their yard at Turkeyen, which is fenced with concrete, constructing a costume for Mashramani.
At the time, he had the cash in a black side bag, which was hung on his door. It was reported that the suspect jumped his northern fence, armed with a handgun, approached Thomas, and told him to hand over money.
The victim, fearing for his life, told the suspect that the money was in his bag. The suspect removed the bag with the money and as the suspect was about to leave, the victim raised an alarm, whereby the suspect discharged a round, hitting the victim on his right upper thigh.
The suspect then jumped the fence and escaped on foot with the cash.
The victim’s wife took him to a private city hospital, where he is presently seeking medical attention. His condition is considered stable.
Several persons were questioned, as investigations continue.