Two men arrested following Armed Robbery in George Town

Shortly before 4:00PM on Friday, 27 March, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the parking lot of a local bank on Elgin Avenue. It was reported that two men, one of whom was carrying a handgun, approached a man at the location and robbed him of a quantity of cash. They then fled the location in a vehicle. No shots were fired, and no one was injured during the incident.

Police responded, and, a short time later, located a vehicle fitting the description. Two persons fled from the vehicle, however police apprehended one of the occupants, who remains in police custody. The other two suspects are being sought.

 

On Monday, 13 April, officers arrested another man, age 25 residing in North Side, on suspicion of robbery, in relation to the incident

He has since been formally charged with Robbery and is expected to appear in court tomorrow, 15 April.

The matter is currently under investigation by George Town CID. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have any other information, is asked to contact 949-4222.