Home News Teen arrested, 2 at large after robbing Chinese supermarket
The Wanwan Chinese Supermarket at Cove and John, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was in the wee hours of Friday burglarised.
Based on reports received, the 57-year-old female Chinese national who operates the supermarket secured the establishment at about 20:00h on Thursday evening and retired to bed.
However, at about 1:50h, she reportedly heard a noise emanating from inside the supermarket and without hesitation, she contacted the Cove and John Police Station. However, when they arrived the three suspects who had made their way into the supermarket had already made good their escape.
Police stated that ranks who were on patrol in the area, observed three males riding bicycles, and upon seeing the ranks the men attempted to ride away.
The ranks gave chase and managed to apprehend one of the suspects. A search was conducted on him and a knife was found on his person. The 18-year-old has since been identified as a resident of Nabaclis, ECD. He remains in custody as investigations continue.