A group of residents helped stop an alleged motorcycle robbery in Sophia, Greater Georgetown on Wednesday night, catching one suspect while two others escaped, police said.
The 64-year-old mechanic was riding along ‘A’ Field Access Road at about 7:15 p.m. when three males on pedal cycles reportedly blocked his path. One allegedly pointed a suspected air pistol at him and ordered him off the motorcycle.
The victim complied, but the suspect who mounted the motorcycle could not start it. Public-spirited citizens then intervened and apprehended him, while the other two alleged perpetrators fled.
Police arrested the suspect, an 18-year-old washbay attendant from Tucville, Georgetown. A search reportedly uncovered a suspected black 9mm air pistol and two rounds of suspected .32 ammunition.
The motorcycle and items seized were taken to Turkeyen Police Station and lodged as evidence. Police said CCTV cameras in the area will be reviewed as the investigation continues. The suspect remains in custody.
