Police have arrested two of the three men accused of robbing a 30-year-old businessman/shop proprietor of Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara (WCD) at around 20:30hrs on Friday.
The two suspects are slated to appear in court early next week where they will be charged.
Commander for Regional Division #3, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Siwnarine said the armed robbery took place at the Riddim Flow Chill Spot, Crane Housing Scheme, by three identifiable males, two of whom were armed with small hand guns.
The victim, businessman Ren Persaud, was relieved of 12 gold chains valued $1,500,000 (Guyana currency).
The scene was visited on 2022/04/22 at about 20:45 hours by ASP Williams, Police Corporal 23992 Henry, Detective Constable #21300 Thomas, Detective Constable 24648 Thornhill and a team of other ranks.
Enquiries disclosed that the victim operates Riddim Flow Chill Spot located at Crane, West Coast Demerara on the lower flat of his dwelling place.
On 2022/04/22 at about 20:30 hours, the victim was playing pools at his shop when he was approached by the three suspects.
They then held up the victim and relieved him of the gold chains mentioned above.
The men reportedly discharged two rounds in the air, before making good their escape in a waiting white Toyota Fielder motor car with registration number PZZ3371.
Acting on information received, the ranks went to Barber Shop Street, Crane, WCD, where they found the said motorcar abandoned on the road.
Police are currently looking for the third suspect as the investigations continue.
