Shootout between police and bandits at Republic Bank on Water St

-one dead.

July 4, 2017 Source

The police were this morning in a shootout with four men who attempted to rob Republic Bank Limited on Water Street.

One of the bandits was shot in his face and three others captured. The bandit who was shot died later.

Reports say that the men entered with the intention of robbing the bank and held a male teller at gunpoint.

Policemen who turned up at the scene along with bank security engaged the bandits.

The ensuing shootout resulted in the glass door of the bank’s ATM machine being damaged and some cars in the area were hit by bullets.

When Stabroek News arrived on the scene, the area had been cordoned off and there was a large crowd gathered with police and security guards swarming the area as well.

Commander of A Division, Marlon Chapman also arrived on the scene and he told reporters that he understood that there was an attempted robbery and one person was shot.

Persons selling in the nearby Vendor’s Arcade told Stabroek News that one of the bandits was caught in a cook shop in the area where he pretended to be an employee. After being cornered the man reportedly ran into the shop and entered the kitchen area and pretended to cook but persons there raised an alarm and the police responded and it was reported that he was the bandit who was shot. His clothes were seen on the ground in front of the shop.

The cook shop where the bandit attempted to take refuge

Bullet holes in a vehicle on the scene.

At least the police got them. In PPP time Django ando lilmohan would be screaming police brutality 

Correct!!!

This has been a daily occurrence since May 2015 and the PNC and the Namakaram Crabdagg said they have the answers . And you know what GNI FILTH HEADS said " Oh yes Abee Massa dem gun fix things"  How more STUPID can these FILTH HEADS get????

They should check if the guns used in the robbery came from Ramjattan's gun collection program.

Drugb posted:

At least the police got them. In PPP time Django ando lilmohan would be screaming police brutality 

Bhai, you seem to be on a high sniffing Jagdeo Slop can.

Mitwah posted:

Drugb posted:

At least the police got them. In PPP time Django ando lilmohan would be screaming police brutality 

Bhai, you seem to be on a high sniffing Jagdeo Slop can.

Things really desperate, them ah rob Banks. Is your family Rumjaat still minister, it is rumoured that the state of uncontrolled crime Granger wants to replace him with an x-army banna.

According to the thread entitled (Things are getting better, but), indicated that crimes are down.

Republic Bank lauds performance of law enforcement, security.

July 4, 2017 Source

Republic Bank Guyana (Limited) today lauded the performance of the police and security services during an attempted robbery at its Water Street branch this morning.

A statement from the bank follows:

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited confirms that there was an attempted robbery at its Water Street Branch, Georgetown, early this morning, July 4. The attempt was made as staff entered the Branch.

The Bank’s Managing Director, Richard Sammy, said, “All of our staff have been accounted for and, where required, have received medical treatment. The bandits were unsuccessful in their robbery attempt. Our greatest concern at this point rests upon the safety and well-being of our staff and customers. We have initiated trauma assistance processes for staff and shall continue to work with law enforcement officials in their investigations.”

The Bank extends gratitude to the law enforcement agencies and security personnel for their alert response, which prevented the situation from escalating further.

The Bank has closed its Water Street Branch until further notice and advises all customers that their banking business can be conducted at all other branches.

Kudos to the police for a job well done. 

Agronomist, Bank and Acme employees identified as bank robbers; RBL closes branch.

Jul 4, 2017 Source

A machine operator at the Acme Photo Studio and a staff of the Republic Bank are in custody after the failed robbery this morning (Tuesday, June 04, 2017) at the Republic Bank Commercial office on Water Street, Georgetown.

However, one of their accomplices whose name has not yet been disclosed was killed during the encounter.

Both of the men, Jamal Haynes and Elton Wray, an Agronomist attached to the National Agriculture Research Extension Institute (NAREI) and dealing with the Agency’s Hydroponics project are said to be 24 years old.

The police are currently searching for two other suspects whose names were revealed by the men in custody.

Based on information the News Room received, the planned robbery was in the making for some time now, and the gang which carried out the early morning downtown drama has been carrying out a series of robberies along the East Coast Demerara.

The men were captured after they attempted to rob the bank early on Tuesday morning as staff were entering the building to report for duty. Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum confirmed that the bandits were attempting to carry out the robbery inside of the bank.

The News Room was informed that the men showed up aback the vendors’ Arcade on Water Street where they parked their getaway car and proceeded to walk over to the bank. As the security guards were letting in employees, the men forced their way into the bank while one with his face covered stood outside firing shots into the air.

During that period, he received little engagements from security personnel who were strategically positioned behind their armoured vehicle as they waited for the bandit’s rounds to be exhausted. After that was exhausted, the man made a dash from the location, but persons began shouting for thief and two licensed firearm holders discharged rounds into the air, forcing the bandit to run into the arcade.

By that time, the terrorised shoppers and vendors had taken cover, and as the police arrived and gave chase behind the man, he reportedly stripped out of his disguise and ran into the kitchen of a food stall as if he was there cooking all the while.

However, alert vendors pointed out that the man was not an employee of the snacket in which he had affixed himself as a cook. He was promptly arrested by the police and the bandana, toque, gun and other items which he dropped were recovered.

It was also reported that an employee was taken hostage, during the process. The bandits, according to police sources and persons in the area, were attempting to make their way through a back gate of the arcade but that door was deliberately shut by the vendors who realised what was going on. They also closed the gates to the front of the arcade to aid the police in capturing the men.

Following the ordeal, the police were able to recover three hand guns.

There has been no report of any members of the public being hurt during the ordeal.

The getaway car which was also seized was hijacked from a taxi driver late last night (Monday, June 03, 2017) in ‘C’ Division after he was hired by three neatly dressed males who requested to be taken to Goedverwagting. It was related to News Room that when the man reached his destination, there they directed him to turn through a lonely street and when he did, one struck him from behind with a heavy metal while another pulled a gun and ordered him to exit the car.

Divisional Commander, Marlon Chapman who was inside the bank after the ordeal told media operatives that the investigations into the incident will continue and he also confirmed that the police are looking for other suspects.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited also released a statement in which it extends gratitude to the law enforcement agencies and security personnel for their alert response, which prevented the situation from escalating further.

The Bank’s Managing Director, Richard Sammy, said, “All of our staff have been accounted for and, where required, have received medical treatment. The bandits were unsuccessful in their robbery attempt. Our greatest concern at this point rests upon the safety and well-being of our staff and customers. We have initiated trauma assistance processes for staff and shall continue to work with law enforcement officials in their investigations.”

The Bank has closed its Water Street Branch until further notice and advises all customers that their banking business can be conducted at all other branches.

"The bandits, according to police sources and persons in the area, were attempting to make their way through a back gate of the arcade but that door was deliberately shut by the vendors who realised what was going on. They also closed the gates to the front of the arcade to aid the police in capturing the men."

Good to see the public assisting, kudos to all.