– Manhunt on for fleeing suspect

POLICE ranks have arrested a woman, her reputed husband, and their teenage son in connection with an alleged case of sheep theft in the Rose Hall East Canje area, Berbice.

According to police reports, police acting on instructions from senior ranks, led by a Detective Sergeant, visited the residence of 36-year-old Omwattie Rajcoomar, a cook, at Lot 4 Rose Hall, around 12:30 hours Saturday.
Police said that upon arrival, they informed Rajcoomar of the purpose of their visit and requested to search her premises for stolen livestock.
During a search on the eastern side of the fenced yard, officers discovered a sheep and two lambs, which were promptly identified by the owner, 27-year-old Bano Priya Charles, a market livestock farmer from No. 57 Village, Corentyne Berbice.
Further searches in the nearby Rose Hall Estate compound led to the discovery of two additional brown sheep and a dark brown ram. The animals were also positively identified by Charles, who provided photographic evidence taken on May 29, 2025, confirming her ownership.
The recovered livestock was seized and transported first to the Reliance Police Station and then to the Springlands Police Station, where they have been lodged pending further investigation.

Rajcoomar, her reputed husband, 42-year-old Nankumar Sham, also known as “Shacty,” and her 17-year-old son, Christopher Lakeram, were arrested at the scene. However, her elder son, 20-year-old Hemraj Craij, reportedly fled the premises by jumping over the western fence when he saw the police ranks arriving.
The three arrested family members remain in custody at the No. 51 Police Station as investigations continue. Police have indicated that efforts are underway to locate and apprehend Craij, who is believed to be connected to the alleged larceny.
The Guyana Police Force is urging anyone with additional information about the incident or the whereabouts of the missing suspect to contact the nearest police station. Investigations are ongoing.