More than 20 sheep were on Saturday stolen from a La Grange, West Bank Demerara (WBD) herder, who is now left counting his losses.
In tears, Mohammed Rafeek, 50, of Independent Street, La Grange, that the incident occurred between 01:00h and 03:00h.
The man, who is also a part-time vendor, explained that he and his family retired
to bed a little after midnight.
However, when he awoke around 04:00h and checked on the sheep only three were in the pen.
Rafeek related to Guyana Times that a rope suspected to have been used to tie the sheep was in the pen.
The herder is uncertain where the robbers entered his yard from, but said they exited through the backyard as footprints of the thieves and sheep were seen on the dam.
Rafeek said in shock he left his home and reported the matter to the La Grange Police Station where a report was taken.
He added that the officers came to his home where a brief investigation was carried out and the rope that was left in the pen was taken into evidence.
However, it was also reported to this publication that Rafeek was not the only person to be robbed of recent. Two other herders also had sheep stolen from them; one lost 16 and the other 18.
Rafeek said it was also disclosed to him by the Police Officers that numerous reports of similar incidents were made at the Police Station.
He is calling for assistance from the public to find his sheep as that is his livelihood.
He is offering a $100,000 reward for anyone who could assist him with his plight. Persons with information are asked to contact 610-7152 and 686-6310
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