Driver held after man robbed of sneakers, jewellery in Mon Repos

Swift action by a Community Policing Group (CPG) on Wednesday night led to the arrest of a driver who was moments before involved in the robbery of a Kuru Kururu labourer at Mon Repos on the East Coast of Demerara.

The 21-year-old  man was  involved in robbing Kevon Persaud, 20, who was visiting his girlfriend in Mon Repos. The suspect is currently at the Beterverwagt-ing Police Station assisting the police in their investigation.

According to a police press release, the robbery which occurred about 21:15 hours saw  Persaud of Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke/Linden Highway being robbed by three men.