Two held over brazen robbery of Bel Air girl, 15

Neil Lynch
Neil Lynch

Two suspects, both of whom are teenagers, were arrested yesterday by the Police as part of investigations into the robbery with aggravation committed on a 15-year-old girl on March 16th, 2024, at Bel Air, Georgetown, the police said last night.

At about 17:30 hrs yesterday, ranks from CID 4A and Impact Base went to Independence Boulevard, Georgetown, where Neil Lynch, a 19-year-old mechanic from Lot 163 Curtis St. Albouystown, was arrested as a suspect in the matter.

The girl being robbed

Lynch was interviewed and admitted to being involved in the robbery. He also provided the names of the five other suspects. He stated that he did not consent to the robbery but collected $10,000 from the proceeds.

Based on his story, detectives proceeded to Cooper Street and Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, where a 16-year-old labourer was arrested.

Their homes were searched, but nothing of evidential value was found. Checks were made for the remaining suspects, but they were not located. Investigations continue.