Berbice pensioner robbed of licenced firearm, cash at Rasville

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:

The Guyana Police Force is investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms committed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at about 17:50hrs in Rasville, Georgetown.

Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, a 68-year-old pensioner from Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice, was robbed of his pump-action shotgun. He was at the time driving through the area when he was intercepted by two men on a motorcycle, one of whom was armed. The suspects confronted the victim, forced him to stop, and relieved him of his licensed firearm along with a quantity of cash and other valuables, before making good their escape.

Police ranks from the East La Penitence Police Outpost, led by a Sergeant, responded promptly and visited the scene. No injuries were reported. CCTV cameras were observed in the area, and investigators are making efforts to review the footage. Several persons in the vicinity were questioned, and checks are ongoing for the suspects.

The Guyana Police Force is actively pursuing this matter, and investigations are continuing.