Nine in custody following robbery in Gangaram
As the Police continue to probe the recent robbery committed on a Gangaram household on Saturday, nine persons have been arrested. One of the persons in custody is a known character in the area. Around 2:00 hrs on Saturday, two armed bandits entered the home of Yadram Doorsammy, at Lot 139 Gangaram, East Canje, Berbice where he resides with wife and four-year-old daughter.
According to reports, the men gained entry into the home by breaking a window.
Doorsammy stated that he was awakened around 2:00 am by strange noises coming from outside the bedroom. Upon investigating, he was confronted by two men, one armed with a gun and the other wielding a cutlass. The men relieved them of cash and gold jewelry.
Doorsammy added that one of the bandits then grabbed his four-year-old daughter and held her at gunpoint.
The police were summoned and along with the Neighbourhood Policing Group responded in a timely manner.