A businessman was shot and a chef assaulted during two separate armed robberies in Sophia and East Canje, Berbice, over the weekend, police said yesterday.
No arrest has been made in either case.
According to the police, the first robbery occurred at approximately 11.30 pm on Saturday at ‘A’ Field, Sophia, where a 38-year-old businessman was shot and robbed of three gold chains valued at approximately $720,000.
Investigators were told that the businessman was in his yard using his cellular phone when two masked men wearing reflective vests approached him. One of the men was reportedly armed with a handgun.
The men confronted the businessman and attempted to take the chains he was wearing. During the confrontation, a shot was fired, striking him in his right leg above the knee.
The robbers took the three chains and escaped.
Relatives transported the injured man to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was admitted. His condition was listed as stable.
Police said several persons were questioned and surveillance footage from cameras in the area was reviewed as part of the investigation.
Hours later, at approximately 3 am on Sunday, a 32-year-old chef was robbed of $375,000 and five cellular phones at his Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje home.
Police said the chef was asleep at home with his two young children when two armed men confronted him.
The men assaulted the chef and threatened him and his children while demanding money. They then searched the house and took the cash and five cellular phones valued at a total of $333,000 before escaping.
The items and cash stolen had a combined value of $708,000.
The chef was taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he was examined and treated before being discharged.
Several persons have been questioned, while surveillance cameras located in the area are expected to be reviewed, police said.
Investigations into both robberies are continuing.
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