Woman robbed at knife-point after exiting supermarket at Herstelling; suspect arrested

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:

Police are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Thursday July 2, 2026, about 13:00hrs, at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, committed on a 30-year-old self-employed woman of the said area.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had exited a supermarket at Herstelling and was walking along a street when two males in a white motor car approached her.

One of the suspects, who was reportedly armed with a knife, exited the vehicle, pointed the weapon at the victim and relieved her of one yellow metal chain and one yellow metal ring. During the incident, the victim sustained injuries to one of her fingers.

The matter was subsequently reported to the Police and based on information received, ranks intercepted the motor car in Georgetown. The driver, a 33-year-old male of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was arrested and placed into custody.

A knife and the motor car were lodged as investigations continue.

Efforts are being made to locate the other suspect.

Investigations are ongoing.