Police have arrested five persons in connection with last Friday’s home invasion at Republic Park, East Bank Demerara (EBD) during which a businessman and his family were robbed of over $1 million in cash and gold jewellery.
This was confirmed by Regional Commander Kurleigh Simon, who when contacted for an update on the matter yesterday told Stabroek News that the investigation is ongoing.
Simon said the suspects were arrested on separate occasions following the incident. They remained in custody up to yesterday morning.
