Woman robbed outside Herstelling supermarket, man in custody

A 30-year-old woman was robbed outside a Herstelling, East Bank Demerara supermarket on Thursday afternoon, and one of the suspects involved in the incident has since been arrested.

In a release, Police Headquarters said the armed robbery unfolded at about 13:00 hrs.

The woman reportedly exited the supermarket and was walking along a street when two men in a white motor car approached her.

“One of the suspects, who was reportedly armed with a knife, exited the vehicle, pointed the weapon at the victim, and relieved her of one yellow metal chain and one yellow metal ring. During the incident, the victim sustained injuries to one of her fingers.” Police said in the release.

The matter was subsequently reported to the Police and based on information received, ranks intercepted the motor car in Georgetown. The driver, a 33-year-old male of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was arrested and placed into custody.

A knife and the motor car were lodged as investigations continue. Efforts are being made to locate the other suspect as the investigation continues.