Sophia resident confesses to armed robbery at Soesdyke supermarket

Orlando Scott, 27, a construction worker of Lot ‘E’ Cummings Park, Sophia has confessed to the robbery under arms at the C&H Supermarket, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara.

Police said on Saturday between 12:28 and 12:47 hrs, a video and audio interview was conducted with Scott during which he confessed.

“At the Regional Division 4B Headquarters, Scott was informed of the allegations against him, cautioned in accordance with the Judge’s Rule, and subsequently confessed to committing the crime,” a police statement informed.

The robbery was committed on Yuan Qiao Lin, Ren Quan Zhang, Seeta Singh, and Jason Chetram. These individuals are reportedly the owners, a customer, and a security guard.