WCB house burglarised, $1.3M missing

Police have launched an investigation into an alleged burglary which occurred on Thursday at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice (WCB).
Based on reports received, a 76-year-old man of Bath Settlement was reportedly robbed of $1.3 million and US$400.
Police revealed that on Thursday around 20:00h, the victim secured his home and left with his wife to attend a wake in the village.
However, at around 21:30h the victim and his wife returned home and upon entering his home he discovered a window open. As he looked closer, he realised that the window was wrenched open.
He immediately made checks in the upper flat of the house and discovered his wardrobe door pried open. He further told detectives that the wooden box which he kept his cash and other items was also broken into.
Further checks revealed that the money was missing. A report was subsequently made and an investigation was launched.