Police are appealing to the public for information leading to the arrest of a teenage suspect allegedly involved in an attempted murder and armed robbery on the East Coast of Demerara.
A wanted bulletin was issued for 19-year-old Kobie Isiah Benjamin, who is wanted in connection with an incident that occurred on January 12 at Triumph, East Coast Demerara. The alleged crimes reportedly involved the use of a firearm and targeted a victim named Shaheen Amanat, also called Ryan.
Police have listed Benjamin’s last known address as Lot 21, Block 15 B, Vigilance, East Coast Demerara and are urging anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward immediately.
The Guyana Police Force has provided multiple contact numbers for tips, including 225-6940, 225-8196, 226-7476, 225-2317, 225-8196, and 227-1149, or residents can contact the nearest Police station.
This bulletin comes with ongoing concerns about the recent hike in youth involvement in serious crimes.
Just two days ago, a 13-year-old boy was shot by a licensed firearm holder after allegedly attempting to rob an 81-year-old man in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Brickdam, Georgetown.
According to reports, the victim, an 81-year-old pensioner, was accompanied by his 79-year-old brother. They were walking to conduct business when one of the two suspects, armed with a knife, rode up on a bicycle and tried to snatch a haversack from him. Police said the victim raised an alarm, and members of the public who were alerted intervened.
During this, the Police added that a 25-year-old licensed firearm holder, who was in the vicinity, fired at the suspects, striking the teen, who fell to the ground. The second suspect fled in an unknown direction.
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