The Regional Democratic Council of Region Six office in New Amsterdam was robbed this morning and an investigation has been launched.
According to information gathered, bandits broke into the location and tied up a male security guard.
Stabroek News was told that the bandits broke off the lock from the heavily grilled room where a sum of cash was being stored in suitcases.
As of this morning efforts were being made to ascertain exactly how much money was stolen, however, sources close to the investigation said that it amounts to millions.
In a statement this morning, the police said that they are investigating the robbery at Vryman’s Erven in New Amsterdam, Berbice, which occurred around 3.10 am today.
Suresh Sooknanan, a 60-year-old security guard, told investigators that, at the time of the incident, he was on duty at the Regional Democratic Council at a Guard Hut located on the eastern side of the compound. Three other security guards were on duty at other locations within the compound.
Sooknanan said about four unidentifiable men came into the compound from the eastern fence and dealt him one lash to his forehead with an object, causing him to suffer injuries. The men also tied his hands behind his back, duct-taped his mouth, and left him in the hut. Nothing was stolen from him.
The guard said he made his way to the front where he informed his colleagues about what transpired, and they untied him and reported the matter.
Checks were made on the RDC building, and two windows to the Accounts Department on the southern side were seen open.
Access had been gained via a door to the southern side of the building and into a room where an undisclosed amount of cash was kept. The room had an access door with reinforced grill works (internally), which was broken off, and the undisclosed amount of cash was reported missing. Investigators spoke to the RDC Chairman and staff members, and useful information was received.
The security guard was escorted to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital to seek medical attention. Several security cameras around the building will be viewed as investigations continue.
