A 37-year-old, Linden businessman was robbed around 01:30hrs this morning while he was returning from a wake at Canvas City, Wismar Linden.
Enquiries disclosed that the victim secured his business place in the Mackenzie Market on Tuesday about 21:00hrs and went to a wake which was being held in an open area about 70 meters from his home.
Shortly afterwards, the victim left for his home and upon entering his yard he was accosted by a male who pointed what appeared to be a handgun at him and told him to lie on the ground.
A second male joined in and together, they relieved the businessman of the following items: $200,000 cash, one gold chain valued $190,000, one gold finger ring valued $130,000 and one Samsung S9 cellular phone valued $120,000.
At this time, the victim’s cousin walked into the yard and saw the commotion. He was instructed to lay beside the victim and the said males ran out the yard. While fleeing, they discharged a round.
The victim and other persons went in search of the said males and same proved futile. He then went to the Wismar Police Station where a report was made.
Investigations are ongoing.
