Mahaica : At about 7:30pm yesterday, vendor Randolph Singh, 39 years, of Vereeniging, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was about to enter his residence when he was confronted by four men armed with firearms and who held him at gun point along with his family and a labourer.
During the robbery Randolph Singh was assaulted and shot to his left thigh.
The perpetrators took away $600,000.00 and a quantity of jewellery and escaped in a waiting vehicle. They were pursued by public spirited persons during which the getaway vehicle ran into a canal and two of the men were arrested by citizens. The others managed to escape.
The two suspects were handed over to the police who had also responded to the report and are in custody. The motor vehicle has been detained.
An unlicensed .32 Taurus Revolver with two rounds and two spent shells were recovered by the police.
Randolph Singh was treated at a Private Hospital.
Investigations are in progress.
