The Toshao of Chinese Landing, Region One (Barima-Waini) was robbed of a $4.5 million boat and engine between Sunday and Monday.
Orin Fernandes was robbed sometime between 18:00h on Sunday and 05:00h on Monday at Chinese Landing in the North West District. According to Police, based on information received, Fernandes secured his boat and a 200-Hp Yamaha outboard engine at the back of his home, which is just about 100ft from the creek. However, on Monday morning he observed the boat and engine were missing. He made several checks in and around Chinese Landing but came up empty-handed. However, information the Toshao received from persons in the area stated that a suspect, who they named, cut the boat’s rope. They claimed that the suspect was seen heading towards the Waini River with the boat.
As such, the Toshao made a report via cellular phone to Acquero Police Station. An investigation has been launched.
