FIVE bandits, one armed with a shotgun, broke into the home of Mohabir Paras, 35, and his reputed wife, Sunita Beir, 31, at Ankerville, Port Mourant, Corentyne at approximately 22:45hrs on Friday, November 02. In the ensuing robbery, the perpetrators assaulted both victims and took away a quantity of jewellery, a cell phone and $10,000 in cash before escaping.
 
Discharging rounds from the verandah, the bandits injured Rookmin Beharry, 39, their victims’ neighbour, who was hit to her chest by pellets. She was, however, treated at the Port Mourant Hospital and sent away.

Two men have since been arrested, and are assisting police in investigating the matter. (Michel Outridge)