Suspect in East Canje robbery arrested; getaway car, cash seized

Last Updated on Monday, 12 October 2026, 17:46 by Writer

Police said they have arrested a prime suspect in an armed robbery at Number 2 village, East Canje, Berbice.

Investigators said they have also seized a getaway car, cash and one bullet.

The victim of last Saturday’s robbery was a 57-year-old businessman

Police said the suspect is a 27-year-old food vendor of Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, Berbice,.

He was arrested on Sunday at about 2 p.m. in connection with the incident.

Acting on information received, investigators said they subsequently recovered GY$500,000 in cash and a motorcar suspected to have been used during the robbery.

A search of the motorcar also led to the discovery of a .32 revolver containing two rounds of ammunition.

“The firearm, ammunition, cash and motorcar were lodged pending investigation.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue, while efforts are underway to locate other persons suspected of being involved in the robbery,” police also said.