POLICE are on the hunt for three armed bandits who attacked and robbed a La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD) family and escaped with cash and other valuables, on Sunday night.

According to the police, at about 20:45 hrs, Suresh Balram, 46; his wife Bibi, 40 and their daughters, ages 15 and 17, were at their home when they were confronted in their living room by three men, who were armed with guns.

“The men held them at gunpoint and dealt Bibi Balram a lash to her face with a handgun causing her injuries. One of the men then dealt Suresh Balram a lash to his head with a gun, causing him to become fearful for his life,” the police said in a press release.

The perpetrators then ordered the victims to lay face down on the floor and tied their hands behind their backs. Thereafter, the armed men ransacked the house and grocery shop before making good their escape in a northern direction.

The victims managed to untie themselves and reported the matter. Bibi and her husband were taken to the West Demerara Hospital where they were treated and sent away.

The armed men escaped with four cell phones, $1.2 million in jewellery, $60,000 in local currency, US$125 and other valuables.

The investigation is ongoing.