Two suspects in Friday’s $20,000 robbery of a Chinese businessman were caught hiding in a house in Claxton Bay hours after the crime.
Up to yesterday, the men remained in the custody of Couva police and are expected to be charged soon.
According to a report, the men stormed Sammy’s Bar along Mount Pleasant Road, Springvale, Claxton Bay and placed their guns to the head of the Chinese national who operates the roulette machines in the establishment. They ordered the operator to hand over the day’s earnings, following which they ran into an awaiting vehicle and escaped.
Residents contacted Couva police and Sgt Ali, PC Ramoutar, PC Balkissoon and PC Girwar responded but the suspects were long gone.
Based on their inquiries, the officers later went to a house in St Margaret’s Village where they found the suspects, ages 20 and 30. The officers also found a firearm and ammunition they believed were used in the robbery.
Couva police also arrested a man in Dow Village, California, after they caught him with a gun in his hand. Responding to reports, the officers went to Railway Road and saw the suspect walking along the roadside. He attempted to run off, but he was chased and caught.
Sgt Ali is continuing investigations.
Police are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains in the mangroves in Carli Bay, Couva, yesterday.
A report stated that around 8.30 am, a crab catcher was on his way to harvest in the mangroves off Carli Bay Road when he spotted the remains on the ground. He contacted police and officers from the Couva CID and Region III Homicide Bureau responded. However, there was no identification on the victim up to yesterday.
District Medical Officer Dr Birjah visited the scene and ordered the removal of the remains to the Forensic Science Centre, St James.
Police said the remains were believed to be that of a man. Investigators said they will check the police missing person’s database, but are asking anyone with information to contact the nearest police station.