Pensioner Robbed of Firearm During Armed Attack in Rasville

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Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Rasville, Georgetown, during which a 68-year-old pensioner was robbed of his licensed firearm.Reports indicate that the victim, who resides in Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice, was driving through the area around 17:50 hrs when he was intercepted by two men on a motorcycle. One of the suspects, armed with a weapon, confronted the pensioner and forced him to stop. The perpetrators relieved him of his pump-action shotgun, an undisclosed sum of cash, and other valuables before escaping.Ranks from the East La Penitence Police Outpost, led by a Sergeant, responded swiftly to the scene. No injuries were reported. Investigators have since identified CCTV cameras in the vicinity and are working to review the footage. Several persons in the area were also questioned as police continue to pursue the suspects.The Guyana Police Force confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing.The post Pensioner Robbed of Firearm During Armed Attack in Rasville appeared first on Sheriff News Network - Guyana.