Travel agent beaten, robbed at gunpoint
A 28-year-old travel agent of Prince William Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara was beaten and robbed at gunpoint of her shoulder bag valued $9000, a cellphone valued $45,000 and $31,000 cash.
Police Headquarters in a statement said Koretta Otho was standing in front of her yard at about 22:00h Saturday when she was confronted by two unidentified males.
One of the suspects, armed with a handgun, pointed it at her and demanded she handed over the items. Police said Otho refused and as a result, she was dealt several cuffs to the face by the other suspect.
The suspects then escaped on two bicycles. Police investigations are ongoing.
The Saudi’s know what to do…..cut off the hand. Deterrent? Oh yeah! 2nd offense cut off the head.