Linden security guards robbed of half million dollars on their way to the bank

 

Linden : Two security guards attached to the Linmine secretariat are discharge from hospital today after being treated for various injuries sustained during a robbery.

Yesterday afternoon at Burnham Drive, Wismar the two security guards Stevens and Veronica Fontanell along with accountant attached to the Linden Utility Services Co-operative Society Limited ,Jewell Belgrave were attacked and robbed by two men armed with firearms.

The trio was escorting cash to the bank when they were held at gunpoint by the two perpetrators while proceeding to their vehicle.

During the incident Francis Stevens was beaten about his head and body and relieved of his service .357 revolver and five rounds, while Veronica Fonatelle was struck to her head.

The armed men then took away a bag containing $541,500.00 and escaped.