See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Tuesday October 27, 2026, about 00:05hrs at Lombard Street, Georgetown, committed on a 38-year-old Turkish national of Friendship, East Bank Demerara.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was standing on the western pavement of Lombard Street when he was approached by two males, one on foot and the other on a black XR motorcycle.
The motorcyclist reportedly dismounted, pointed a handgun at the victim and relieved him of a cellular phone, while the other suspect relieved him of a yellow metal chain before making good his escape.
The victim immediately alerted police ranks who were in close proximity and checks in the surrounding area led to the arrest of a 29-year-old unemployed man of Albouystown, Georgetown, along with a black XR motorcycle bearing registration number CM 2595.
A search conducted on the suspect revealed a cellular phone concealed in his pants, which was subsequently identified by the victim as his property.
The cellular phone and motorcycle were lodged pending investigation.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
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