Four masked men, two of whom were armed, robbed a religious organisation on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, early Tuesday morning after restraining a security guard, police said.
The robbery occurred at around 2.45 am while the 63-year-old guard was conducting checks around the compound.
It is understood the robbery occurred at the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana’s office
According to a police statement, the guard was confronted by four men, one armed with a knife and another with a crowbar. He was restrained and relieved of his cellular phone.
One of the men remained with the guard while the others proceeded to the building and gained entry through a window on its western side.
Police said the lower flat was ransacked and an undisclosed amount of cash stolen. The men subsequently escaped.
Investigators have obtained CCTV footage from the compound and are reviewing it. The investigation is continuing.
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