Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that took place in the Perseverance Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, on Tuesday evening.
Neon Wray, a 48-year-old businessman, and his wife Askale Wray, aged 49, were the victims of the brazen attack, which occurred around 19:45 hrs.
The couple was returning home after a day’s work when they were accosted by two armed men who had jumped the fence into their property.
The suspects, both described as males of African descent, were reportedly brandishing what appeared to be handguns as they confronted the couple outside their residence.
The robbers demanded cash and valuables, which the victims handed over without resistance.
Among the stolen items were one Guyanese passport, a number of personal documents, two Samsung A35 mobile phones (worth a combined total of $136,000), and a sum of $125,000 in Guyanese currency.
After the theft, the suspects fled the scene over the fence and made off on foot.
According to reports, Mr Wray had left his wholesale beverage depot in Ruimveldt Gardens, arriving at his home just before the robbery took place. Investigators are continuing to follow leads and are working to identify the suspects involved in the crime.
No injuries have been reported, but the couple has been left shaken by the traumatic ordeal. Police are urging anyone with information about the robbery or the suspects’ whereabouts to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing.
