POLICE are investigating an alleged armed robbery at Wang Wang # 2 Supermarket at Lot 1864 Onderneeming, West Bank Demerara, at about 19:30 hours on Saturday.

According to a police statement, the proprietor of the supermarket, a 42-year-old Chinese businessman of the said address was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash, while Colin Hall, a police corporal of the Court Superintendent’s Office at Leonora Police Station was robbed of one gold chain, value unknown, and other items

The alleged robbery was committed by two identifiable men, both of whom were armed with handguns.

The statement said that ranks visited the scene at about 20:15 hours on Saturday and their investigations revealed that at the time of the robbery, the supermarket’s owner and his 41-year-old wife were standing behind the counter conducting business while customers were shopping.

“A black XR motorcycle then rode up and stopped outside the supermarket, and two suspects, both dressed in blue jeans and black hoodies with masks on their faces, dismounted the motorcycle. One of the suspects ran to the supermarket entrance, held the unarmed security guard at gunpoint, and ordered him to lie on the ground while the other suspect remained at the front, closer to the motorcycle.”

“One of the suspects then entered the supermarket and went behind the counter while pointing his firearm in a threatening manner at the Chinese businessman and his wife. He then opened the drawers and took out the cash, which he pushed into his crotch and pockets, and then he quickly exited.”

“Corporal Hall, who was imbibing at the front of the supermarket, was robbed of his property by the other suspect, who had remained at the front of the supermarket. While robbing Corporal Hall, the suspect discharged a round from his firearm, hitting him on his upper left leg,” the police statement added.

The two suspects later escaped on the motorcycle.

Public-spirited citizens rushed Corporal Hall to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he is receiving medical attention. His condition is stable.

Detectives processed the scene, and one .32 spent shell was recovered in the vicinity where Corporal Hall was standing.

Checks are also currently being made for the suspects as investigations continue.