The bandits who launched the brazen attack on Republic Bank at its Water Street, Georgetown branch this morning (Tuesday) wore masks, gloves, carried handguns and opened fire on bank staff in the premises.
In a statement issued moments ago, Professional Guard Services (PGS) said its personnel who were on site, immediately raised an alarm and an armed response team proceeded to the location, where, along with the support of members of the Guyana Police Force, they were able to apprehend all the attackers and prevent the robbery from taking place.
PGS applauded its personnel and the Guyana Police Force for the manner in which they responded to the situation.
The following is a statement from PGS:
This morning three armed men entered Republic Bank, Water Street Branch before it was open to the public. The perpetrators wore masks, gloves and carried handguns with which they open fire on the RBL Personnel inside the building. PGS Security Personnel who were on site immediately raised an alarm and Armed Response Teams proceeded to the location. Arriving shortly after the alarm had been raised the Teams assessed the situation and took up defensive positions. The Gunmen then opened fire on the Teams who returned fire being mindful of the civilian personnel caught in the exchange. Thanks to the prompt support of the Guyana Police Force all 3 attackers were apprehended and the robbery averted.
Professional Guard Services is very proud of all our personnel who through their professionalism and heroism were able to thwart this brazen attack. PGS wishes to commend the personnel of the Guyana Police Force for their outstanding performance and will continue to cooperate with the Guyana Police Force in the ongoing investigations of this incident.
Sean Kirkpatrick
