An 18-year-old car wash attendant from Tucville, Georgetown, was arrested after attempting to relieve a 64-year-old mechanic from Sophia, Greater Georgetown, of his motorcycle with an air pistol.
The incident occurred while the victim was riding along the ‘A’ Field Access Road in Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Based on reports received, the victim was riding his motorcycle along the roadway when he was approached by three suspects riding separate pedal cycles.
The suspects reportedly blocked his path, after which one of them pulled out a suspected air pistol and ordered him to dismount his motorcycle.
The victim complied, and the armed suspect mounted the motorcycle but was unable to start it.
Public-spirited citizens subsequently intervened and apprehended the suspect, while the other two suspects made good their escape.
Police responded to the scene and arrested the teenager, who at the time had one black 9mm air pistol and two rounds of .32 ammunition in his possession. The motorcycle, suspected air pistol, and ammunition were taken to the Turkeyen Police Station, where they were lodged pending investigation.
CCTV cameras were observed in the vicinity and will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigations. The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
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