-two arrested, third suspect at large

POLICE in Regional Division #6 are investigating a violent home invasion that occurred on Tuesday evening, August 9, 2025, at the residence of 43-year-old Richard Dhup and 38-year-old Willeina Dhup at King Street, Dukestown, Corriverton.

According to reports, three masked men, armed with a handgun and sharp objects, confronted the couple in their yard at around 8:20 PM. The suspects allegedly forced the victims into their home, where they were ordered to lie on the kitchen floor.

During the robbery, Willeina Dhup was stabbed in the back by one of the assailants. The perpetrators ransacked the house and stole cash, gold jewellery, and electronic devices valued at approximately G$2.7 million before fleeing the scene.

The injured woman was promptly taken to the No. 75 Hospital, where she received treatment. Police were notified and arrived at the scene shortly after the incident.
Acting on intelligence, detectives led by an Assistant Superintendent arrested two suspects in connection with the crime early Wednesday morning, August 10, around 6:00 AM. The suspects, 31-year-old Kevin Padmore, known as “Bulla,” of Dukestown, and 34-year-old Cordell Small, called “Mad Dawg,” of No. 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton, are currently in custody at the Springlands Police Station.

During questioning, both Padmore and Small admitted to planning and carrying out the robbery with a third suspect identified as ‘Moses’. They stated that no firearm was used, and the crime was committed with a cutlass and knife. Authorities are actively searching for the third suspect.
The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects remain in custody pending further inquiries.