Businessman robbed of jewellery, cash at Corentyne home

An armed robbery occurred Friday night at the home of 31-year-old businessman, Ravindra Somai, also known as ‘Buxton’, in Corentyne, Berbice. The incident took place around 19:15 hrs at the businessman’s tint shop.

Two masked men, armed with handguns, approached the shop on a Black and Red XR motorcycle. They threatened the businessman and his workers, demanding valuables.

At the time of the robbery, Somai was wearing two gold chains and a gold band, which were among the items stolen. The robbers also took $400,000 in cash and a Samsung S22 Plus phone valued at $120,000.

One of the suspects struck the businessman on the head with a handgun before forcing him to hand over his jewellery and money. After taking the items, the robbers fled the scene on their motorcycle.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and police are searching for the suspects.