Chinese businessmen robbed of $1.2M at Werk-en-Rust

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:

Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ are investigating an alleged Robbery with Aggravation which occurred on Thursday March 12, 2026 about 12:00hrs at Leopold and Breda Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, committed on two Chinese businessmen of Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were proceeding west along Leopold Street in a motor bus when they stopped at the corner of Leopold and Breda Streets and were approached by four identifiable males.

One of the suspects reportedly opened the driver’s side door, removed two black haversacks from between the front seats which reportedly contained $1.2 million Guyana currency and one cellular phone and dealt both victims one cuff each to their faces.

The suspects then made good their escape in a western direction.

CCTV cameras were observed in the area and will be reviewed as part of the investigation.

Investigations are ongoing.