See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Thursday August 20, 2026 about 12:45hrs within the compound of a financial institution at Springlands, Corriverton, Berbice, committed on a 31-year-old businesswoman of No. 50 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the businesswoman arrived at the location with a small suitcase containing GY$9,000,000 and a shoulder bag containing cash and a cellular phone.
While walking towards the financial institution, she was allegedly confronted by a male who tugged at her shoulder bag and pressed an object against her waist while threatening to shoot her.
The victim reportedly became fearful and released the suitcase, while the suspect also relieved her of the shoulder bag containing GY$15,040 and an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The suspect subsequently escaped and joined another male who was waiting on a motorcycle, after which they rode away in a southern direction.
CCTV cameras were seen in the area and footage is being reviewed as part of the investigation.
No arrests have been made.
Investigations are ongoing.
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