ExxonMobil Director beaten, robbed in his home

Georgetown: Financial Director at Guyana Shore Base (Exxon Mobil) Robert Albiez was robbed by five gunmen who escaped with cash and jewelry at his Lot 375 Republic Park, East Bank Demerara home.

The gunmen who threatened to kill the 43 year old Directors daughter escaped with US$200, a diamond and gold wedding band; nine gold finger rings; a silver Fossil wrist watch valued US$200; a pair of diamond and gold earrings valued US$2000; a silver bracelet valued US$1000, a Russian Passport and a laptop.

Police said the bandits gained entry to the two-storey property by prising open an eastern door and cutting off the padlock.

According to reports, Mr. Albiez retired to bed with his 30-year-old wife and their 10- month-old daughter around 22:00hrs on Tuesday, after securing the premises and activating an alarm.

About 02:30hrs Wednesday, he was awakened by the sound of his security alarm. When he got up to switch it off, a male intruder confronted him.

Albiez scuffled with the intruder, but was the struck on the back of his head.  Four other men, including two with handguns, confronted him.

They then held his wife and baby daughter at gunpoint while demanding that he hand over his money and threatening to kill his 10-month-old.

The intruders removed money, jewellery and other documents from a bedroom before escaping through the eastern glass door.

Police arrived at the scene minutes later and statements were taken as investigations continue.