One man is in Police custody, and another suspect is being sought following an armed robbery at Bent Street, Georgetown.
Police Headquarters reported that a 24-year-old food vendor was robbed at about 11:50 hrs Sunday.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was at his food stand when two men arrived on a black Honda XR motorcycle. The pillion rider, who was armed with a firearm, reportedly dismounted, approached the victim, and demanded his belongings.
The victim handed over a yellow metal chain valued at $200,000, after which he and the armed suspect became involved in a scuffle. During the scuffle, the suspect allegedly discharged two rounds, and the firearm fell to the ground.
Public-spirited persons went to the victim’s assistance, during which one suspect was held, while the other escaped on the motorcycle, heading east along Bent Street.
Police patrol ranks responded and found one Smith and Wesson .40 pistol, along with three live rounds of .40 ammunition in a magazine. One .40 spent shell was also recovered at the scene.
The suspect, who was held, sustained injuries and was escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he is presently receiving medical attention under Police guard.
The firearm, ammunition, and spent shell were lodged. CCTV cameras were observed in the area and will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation. The other suspect is being sought.
Investigations are ongoing.
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