A young teacher was on Friday held at knife-point and robbed of over $300,000 worth of valuables at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) as she was walking home from school.
Police yesterday confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into the robbery, which took place around 12.45 hrs.
Two suspects were arrested and are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
According to the police, enquiries revealed that the victim, Chrisann Alleyne, 20, was walking home from school when a heavily tinted car, bearing registration number PSS 3230 pulled up alongside her.
One of the suspects, exited the front passenger seat of the car and approached Alleyne with a knife, the police said.
Alleyne was then relieved of $339,000 worth of valuables, including her laptop, cellular phone and a gold chain.
The armed suspect then walked towards the waiting car.
Alleyne reportedly told the police that she followed him and pleaded with him to return the items but he ignored her.
The two suspects escaped in a western direction.
A report was made to the police and checks were made for the suspects.
A 27-year-old resident of Grove, East Bank Demerara was seen driving the car. He was taken into custody and his alleged accomplice was subsequently held. They are likely to be charged in the new week.
