Second suspect arrested in Essequibo Coast robbery

Police in Regional Division #2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam) have arrested a second person in connection with Saturday’s multi-million-dollar robbery the Essequibo Coast.

This publication understands that just over $3.3 million was stolen when an armed bandit pounced on a 44-year-old contractor of Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast.

The incident occurred sometime around about 15:10h at Cottonfield, Essequibo Coast.

According to police reports, the victim had arrived at a construction site to pay workers when he was approached from behind by a lone gunman.

The suspect reportedly pointed the weapon at the victim and demanded a bag containing cash. Fearing for his life, the victim complied, after which the suspect fled the area in a black Toyota Allion motor car.

Following the incident, Police ranks conducted several operations across the region, during which a 25-year-old taxi driver of De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara, was apprehended.

During the operation, ranks discovered a .45-calibre pistol with a magazine containing seven live rounds of ammunition, along with clothing and two ski masks, inside a haversack found in a motor car.

Further investigations led to the arrest of a 30-year-old male of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, and Linden, Region #10.

Both suspects were escorted to the Anna Regina Police Station, where they remain in Police custody.

The firearm, ammunition and other items recovered were lodged pending investigation, while CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being reviewed.

Investigations are ongoing.