Police are investigating an armed robbery committed on 53-year-old Parbattie Etwaroo, a Guyanese from overseas, and her 33-year-old niece Swarsattie Narain, a Miss Phoebe dealer, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.
Etwaroo, a Canadian citizen, was in the living room when she was confronted by a handgun-armed bandit about 08:00 hrs on January 15.
In a statement released by Police on Friday, it was detailed that the bandit had told Etwaroo not to move, and then hit her in the head with the gun. He then took her to the bedroom, and demanded that she hand over all her money and personal belongings.
Police said the frightened woman complied with the bandit’s requirements. Meanwhile, a second culprit stood nearby and held the woman’s niece at knife point. After recovering the valuables, the thieves made their escape on foot.
The family have been robbed of Gy $ 50,000; Cdn $ 500; gold jewelry, and Samsung Galaxy mobile phone.

Previous articleEnforcement, public adherence is needed to combat COVID-19 in native villages – Toshaos