Thieves posing as GPL workers attempt to rob EBD housewife

…arrested, charged

Two alleged thieves who were posing as workers of the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) were on Monday arrested, and are expected to be charged today after they attempted to rob a 56-year-old housewife of Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

The suspects have been identified by Police as Jose Frazer, 25, a porter of Bagotstown, EBD, and 20-year-old Jaleel Thomas of Cinema Street, Diamond, EBD.
Guyana Times understands that at around 12:00h on the day in question, the woman was in her yard washing clothes when the perpetrators approached and told her they were from GPL and that they wanted to read the meter.
The woman allowed the perpetrators to enter her yard, pointed them in the direction of the meter, and continued washing her clothes.
The woman told investigators that whilst she was continuing her chores, she suddenly felt someone grab her, demanded that she hand over all her money and began forcing her up the stairs into her house.
This caused her to scream and shout “thief”. As a result, the perpetrators let go of the woman and walked out of the yard.
Shortly after, public-spirited citizens went to the woman’s aid and she pointed to the two perpetrators who were walking towards the public road.
With the assistance of a Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) officer and a Police Constable of Providence Police Station Traffic Department, along with public-spirited citizens, the 25-year-old porter was apprehended.
Quick response by Police ranks also resulted in the apprehension of the second perpetrator who was found hiding in the store room of an apartment complex which is located in the area.
They were both escorted to the Golden Grove Police Station where they were placed into custody pending charges.
A notice released on Tuesday by the Police noted that the duo is expected to make their court appearance today. It was also noted that one of the suspects is being grilled in connection with another robbery.
Investigations are ongoing.