A 40-year-old security officer on duty outside a bar on North Road, Georgetown, had his firearm stolen during a robbery on Friday night (September 25, 2026).
The incident occurred at about 20:30h.
Preliminary investigations revealed that while the security officer was on duty at the bar, he was approached by a male known to him. The suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at him and demanded that he hand over his firearm.
The security officer complied and handed over a 9mm pistol along with 10 matching rounds of ammunition. The suspect subsequently left the location on foot, proceeding south along Wellington Street.
No arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing.
Source: INews Guyana
