A LONE gunman on Saturday escaped in a waiting silver-grey coloured 212 motorcar after robbing an East Bank businesswoman whom he and the driver allegedly trailed from a neighbourhood bank.

Reports are that the woman, who lives at Diamond, had just withdrawn a large sum of money from the bank to pay her employees.

She was reportedly on her way to a nearby shop when the gunman pounced, snatched her handbag and made good his escape in his accomplice’s vehicle.

According to the police, the woman had over $50,000 in cash, along with her cell-phone and some personal documents.

Since the robbery was caught on a CCTV camera, the police were able to identify the suspect, whom they said was recently charged and granted bail for similar offences.
The matter is being investigated.