Gunmen rob two men of cash, cellphone at Prospect restaurant

(Kaieteur News) – Two men were robbed of $37,000 in cash and a cellphone valued at $40,000 during an armed robbery outside Emily Chinese Restaurant at Prospect, East Bank Demerara (EBD), on Tuesday night.

The victims have been identified as Imran Khan, 39, a labourer and Avinash Persaud, 38, a porter both of Little Diamond, EBD. According to police, the robbery occurred at about 22:20 hrs. on in front of the restaurant at Lot 16 Prospect Public Road.

Investigations revealed that Khan and Persaud, who are friends, were standing in front of the restaurant when they were approached by two men. One of the suspects was reportedly armed with a black-and-silver handgun, which he pointed at both victims before relieving them of their valuables.