POLICE in “D” Division are investigating an alleged robbery under arms committed on a businessman and his wife at their home located at Recht-door-Zee, West Bank Demerara, early Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred about 02:00hrs and was carried out by three men–two of whom were armed with handguns–police said in a release. During the commission of the crime, the victims who were relieved of cash and other valuables, were assaulted and had to seek medical attention at the West Demerara Regional Hospital.

Divisional commander, Senior Superintendent Rishi Das and a team of officers have since visited the scene and assured the victims that all efforts are being made to have the perpetrators brought to justice.