Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery at 14 Miles, Issano Landing on the Middle Mazaruni River, reported to have occurred at about 03:00 on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The victim is a 30-year-old gold miner from St. Ignatius Village in Central Rupununi, who police say was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint.
According to preliminary investigations described in police statements across reports, the incident involves a robbery under arms at the shop location where the victim was present. Both outlets state that three people are arrested in connection with the case. Kaieteur News also reports that a firearm is recovered during the investigation, while the other outlet focuses on the ongoing police probe and the arrest count.
Authorities present the matter as an active investigation. Further details on the suspects, the items stolen, and the outcome of forensic or evidentiary checks are not included in the provided excerpts, though police indicate the case is still developing.
