Police Charge Two Men Over $3.3 Million Cottonfield Contractor Robbery

Two men, Preston Skeet and Jarrel Barker, were remanded to prison over the armed robbery of contractor Yajgeet Chandradeo, who was robbed of $3.3 million at Cottonfield on the Essequibo Coast. Barker also pleaded guilty to firearm and ammunition charges and was sentenced to 58 months in prison, plus a $100,000 fine. Police said they recovered a pistol, ammunition, ski masks and “SECURITY” clothing during the investigation.

Police in Regional Division #2 are investigating an armed robbery at Cottonfield, Essequibo Coast, where a 44-year-old contractor was held at gunpoint and robbed of cash while paying workers at a construction site. Two suspects, including a taxi driver, have been arrested after police recovered a .45 pistol, ammunition, ski masks and clothing, while CCTV footage is being reviewed.

Police in Region Two are investigating an armed robbery in Cottonfield, Essequibo Coast, in which contractor Yajgeet Chandradeo, called “Ajay,” was robbed of $3.367 million while carrying wages for workers. Two suspects, Jarell Barker and Preston Skeete, are in custody after police recovered a pistol, ammunition, clothing linked to the robbery, and the getaway car.