Police captured two suspects involved in different armed robberies along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) on Monday night.
Police Headquarters reported that the first robbery occurred at a Clonbrook, ECD barbershop at about 18:50 hrs.
Here, a 30-year-old barber was robbed of two gold chains worth $1 million and $25,000 cash. Two customers were robbed of $180,000 cash and two phones.
It is alleged that four men arrived at the business place. One entered the shop first, requesting a haircut. Soon after, three others entered armed with what appeared to be pistols.
The gunmen pointed the weapons at the victims and relieved them of their valuables, exited the barbershop, and drove away.
An alarm was raised, and all Police patrols were alerted. The car was spotted in Beterverwagting, and a bike patrol pursued the vehicle.
However, at a certain point, the car stopped, and the suspects exited and fled the scene. Police managed to arrest the driver, Nicholai Charles. Ranks are still searching for the other suspects.
Later Monday night, a female security guard was robbed of $25,000 cash, a gold chain, and a cellphone valued at $60,000.
It was reported that the woman was walking when six males arrived on three motorcycles and pointed what appeared to be a gun at her. The female security guard was relieved of her valuables. The suspects then rode away.
Moments later, a suspect was arrested by the Police.
Investigations continue.
