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Teen held after residents foil suspected armed robbery in Sophia

By Staff Editor Fri, November 13 2026, 2:02 AM GMT-4

An 18-year-old wash bay attendant is in police custody after members of the public apprehended him during a suspected armed robbery on ‘A’ Field Access Road, Sophia, on Wednesday evening.

Police said a 64-year-old mechanic of Sophia was riding his motorcycle at about 7.15 pm when three men on bicycles blocked his path. One of them reportedly drew what appeared to be an air pistol and ordered the mechanic to get off the motorcycle.

The mechanic complied. Police said the suspect got onto the motorcycle but was unable to start it. Members of the public intervened and apprehended him, while the other two men escaped.

Police arrested the teenager, who is from Tucville, Greater Georgetown. A search turned up a suspected air pistol and two rounds of suspected .32-calibre ammunition. The items and the motorcycle were taken to the Turkeyen Police Station.

The teenager remains in custody. Police said they would review footage from surveillance cameras in the area.

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