The police in Region Five with the assistance of the public have successful nabbed two men who are accused of robbing over nine people causing some amount of fear in the Blairmont Area.
Richard Arthur, 22, also known as “Richo” of Lot 141 Murphy Dam, Rosignol, West Bank Berbice, and Andrew Lynton, 24, known as “Biggs” of Ithaca Village, West Bank Berbice are in custody.
Arthur and Lynton were allegedly involved in a series of armed robberies and house break-ins in the Blairmont District over the past few months. According to the police, “the duo was on the run for quite some time, evading authorities. However, their luck ran out when a tip-off from a concerned citizen led the police to their hideout. A raid was conducted, after they had nowhere to hide, both Arthur and Lynton were turned over to the police (and) taken into custody without incident.”
The men made their appearances at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court on Monday where a total of nine charges were bought against them. They are currently being held on remand.
Additionally, the men were also charged with robbing Juan Carlos Santiago, 36, a Venezuelan businessman of Water Street, Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice of $36,000 Guyana currency, Ninorka Gonzalez, 29, a Venezuelan housewife of Water Street, Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, of one 6 pennyweight gold chain value $80,000 Guyana currency which occurred on February 14th, 2024 at Water Street, Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice.
They will return to the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court on July 31, for report for those matters.
“The police have commended the efforts of the public in helping to share information. They have also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The arrest of Arthur and Lynton serves as a reminder that crime does not pay, and that law enforcement agencies are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community. The police have assured the public that they will continue to work tirelessly to bring criminals to justice and maintain law and order in the region”, a statement from Commander of Region Five, Kurleigh Simon noted last evening.
