Bandits rob Parfaite grocery store, shoot owner’s son during escape

The residence where the attack occurred also houses a grocery

Armed bandits, posing as customers, yesterday robbed the popular ‘White Shop’ grocery store at La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, from where they stole some $400,000 in cash, jewellery, and other items, before shooting one of the proprietor’s sons as they fled.

The attack occurred around 9.30am at Lot 4137 La Parfaite Harmonie, after which the bandits stuck-up a man, identified as Gary Halley, 47, and stole his car, which they used to escape. The car, PWW 1516, was later found abandoned in the area.

Up to yesterday afternoon, the police were still combing the area in search of the three bandits but no arrest had been made.

The grocery store is located in front of the home of owner Thajurdatt Narine, who was