THE police are investigating a robbery with aggravation in which two Chinese businessmen were relieved of $1.2 million and a cellular phone at Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, on Thursday afternoon.

The incident reportedly occurred around 12:00hrs at the corner of Leopold and Breda Streets.

According to a police report,  the two businessmen of Providence, East Bank Demerara, were proceeding west along Leopold Street in a motor bus when they stopped at the intersection and were approached by four identifiable males.

The police said one of the suspects opened the driver’s side door and removed two black haversacks from between the front seats, which reportedly contained $1.2 million Guyana currency and one cellular phone. The suspect also dealt both victims one cuff each to their faces.

The suspects then made good their escape in a western direction.

Investigators said CCTV cameras in the area were observed and will be reviewed as part of the probe.

Investigations are ongoing.