A family of four was last night attacked by four armed bandits who robbed them of an estimated $980,000 in cash and jewellery at their Ocean View, Uitvlugt home and general store.
According to proprietor, Ritchie Ranglall, at around 8:20pm he and his two daughters along with their handyman were seated on a bench outside their Ritchie and Daughters General Store, when they were approached by four men brandishing guns. The man related that one of the men took him, his daughters and his wife Vijyantie in through the shop and into the downstairs of the house, where they were held hostage, while two others went upstairs and searched for valuables. The fourth man kept watch outside and warded off anyone who dared go near the shop [his youngest daughter’s scream had alerted