VENDORS at the Azeez Grocery Store located at Bourda Market, were robbed of some $300,000 cash and valuables on Friday night.

Vendor Zabida Khan recounted the ordeal to this newspaper. According to her, at about 21:30 hrs on Friday, she and a worker were attacked and robbed by a male who was armed with a gun.

“The person came in like a customer and first kicked my worker and robbed him [of his jewellery] and then he came up to me inside and started to ask for money,” Khan related.

The woman added that when the bandit found the store’s stash of money, he threatened her at gunpoint to remain quiet, as he exited the stall and escaped on a red and black motorcycle which had no license plate.

Additionally, she shared that her almost two-yea-old son was with her as the robbery was executed.

Along with the approximately $300,000 the bandit took from the stall, he relieved her worker of mobile phone, her wedding band and a ring. He also took a stack of cellphone credit cards.

Khan indicated that she first reported the incident to the police constable stationed at Bourda Market, a mere 15 minutes after the incident occurred. The constable referred her to the Alberttown Police Station. The woman said that although she spoke with officers at the station, no action has been taken.

“I just want action,” she said helplessly and almost in tears. “I don’t know what else to do; I am traumatised and I was scared for my life.”

Fearful of another robbery, the woman said that she and other family members have been staying at the stall 24 hours-even sleeping on the cold, tiled floor. The stall has been operated by the family for more than 20 years.

The family indicated that they are willing to drop the matter if their money and items are returned to them.