Two suspects were arrested on Tuesday in relation to the robbery of former Crime Chief, Assistant Commissioner Leslie James and his family on Sunday morning but they were not identified during an identification parade held yesterday.
Stabroek News was told that they will remain in custody until investigators receive advice on what steps should now be taken.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum had confirmed on Wednesday that the suspects were arrested late Tuesday evening after their family members turned them into the police.
James and his family were robbed during the wee hours of Sunday morning, when armed bandits broke into their Sophia home. The three men suspected of carrying out the attack carted off almost $500,000 in jewellery, including pieces that were being worn by James and his wife.
James had told Stabroek News that he and his wife and their two daughters retired to bed around midnight on Sunday and were awakened some three hours after by noise coming from the front of the house.
Upon investigating the source of the noise, he had discovered at least three individuals in his home but given his training he tried to remain calm, he had said.
The men took two rings, including his wedding band, along with two rings from his wife. They also took a stereo but dropped it on the road.
It is believed that the men entered the house through a sash window located in front of the premises.
