POLICE are hunting for two bandits suspected to have been seriously injured during a robbery at Alliance, Canal Number 2 Polder, West Bank Demerara while the driver of the car reportedly used in the incident is being interrogated.

Police Public Relations officer, Jairam Ramlakhan said the vehicle, after a “brief pursuit” by the police, was intercepted at Leonora, WCD and is currently impounded.

A suspected blood-stained jersey and traces of blood were found inside the blue NZE Toyota, he said.

Ramlakhan said two live 9mm rounds were found at the scene and an unlicensed 9MM pistol allegedly taken from one of the two armed suspects during a struggle. The weapon has since been handed over to the police.

Investigations revealed that about 02:00hrs Tuesday, a 31-year-old mechanic/businessman was sleeping in a hammock under a shed in his yard when he was confronted by two men armed with handguns.

The robbers demanded valuables; took the businessman inside his house; and relieved him of a large sum of cash, in the presence of a sibling.

During the ordeal, the suspects gun-butted the victim who retaliated and engaged them (bandits) in a physical confrontation.

In the process, the victim reportedly managed to disarm one of the gunmen after the magazine fell out of the other’s gun.

The victim then quickly armed himself with instruments and wounded the suspects who fled in a waiting vehicle. Investigations are in progress.