Police recover several stolen cars; gun found in suspect’s home

A 26-year-old robbery suspect led police ranks to a location at St. Cuthbert’s Mission where several stolen vehicles, vehicle parts and other items were recovered.

The suspect is accused of robbing a 48-year-old Roxanne Burnham Gardens man of his Toyota Allion HD 514 and several other articles at Dookie Sand Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara on Tuesday. The victim’s car was among those recovered. Police Headquarters reported that during a search of the suspect’s home at Kuru Kuru, Soesdyke – Linden Highway, a 9MM pistol along with several car lights and bumpers were found.

Meanwhile, at St Cuthbert’s Mission, police said a vehicle stolen sometime between August 13-14, 2022 from Supply Public Road, EBD, was recovered with the engine along with the front suspension and other parts missing.

While the ranks were exiting St. Cuthbert’s Mission, two men – a 30-year-old of Kuru Kuru and a 29-year-old of Linden – who were driving along the main road were stopped and questioned and claimed that they were going to St. Cuthbert’s Mission. They were both also arrested and taken into custody while the car was lodged.

Based on further information received, a search was conducted at an area at Long Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway where five motorcars that were stripped were found in a valley.
Further investigations are ongoing.