Two motorcycle bandits robbed a man of almost $80,000 in cash and jewellery on Saturday after they held him at gunpoint in Lamaha Springs, the police say.
According to information reaching Stabroek News, 36-year-old Olsen Koala, a contractor of D’Urban Street, was walking with a friend in Lamaha Springs at around 10:10pm when they noticed two males on a motorcycle riding behind them. The men sped up and stopped in front of the two friends.
After stopping, the pillion rider dismounted and drew a handgun that was tucked in his pants’ waist and pointed it at Koala. The bandit then demanded that he hand over his valuables. He handed over a phone valued at $40 000, a gold chain worth $20 000 and $18 000 in cash.
After grabbing the items, the bandit pointed the gun in the air and discharged a round before escaping on the motorcycle with his accomplice. The scene was subsequently visited by police ranks and a .32 spent shell was recovered. The investigation continues.