–Villain had stolen money on him

POLICE in ‘C’ Division on the East Coast of Demerara came in for much public commendation yesterday after apprehending a fleeing gunman who had robbed a businessman of $4M in cash in the Mon Repos market.
Residents applauded the police ranks for their “quick and sensible policing”.The police on mobile patrol yesterday morning were alerted to a robbery at Mon Repos market and gave chase after the suspect who had robbed a businessman of $4M in cash at gunpoint.
This publication was reliably informed that the businessman who entered the market place with a black bag containing the cash was approached by the gunman who snatched the bag of money while threatening to shoot him.
The businessman released the money and after the bandit was a safe distance away, the businessman raised an alarm and the police in the area responded promptly.
The police gave chase after spotting the bandit but on seeing the lawmen he threw the bag with the cash away but was unable to discard the firearm.
The police arrested the man who was found in possession of the firearm. The bandit who was unmasked and is said to be a male of African descent was taken into custody and will be charged and placed before the courts soon.
Meanwhile, businessman Rajdeo Tajpaul expressed satisfaction for the work done by the police while persons in the area praised the cops for arresting the man and bringing him to justice alive and without injury.
The Guyana Police Force has been working very hard recently to have its ranks carry out standard operational procedures and desist from utilising force except in extremely hostile conditions.

(Leroy Smith)