Latest update June 1st, 2026 12:37 AM
Bandits attack Home Affairs Ministry staff and her son
Kaieteur News – A 43-year-old research officer attached the Ministry of Home Affairs was robbed on Saturday of her handbag containing $100,000 in the company of her eight-year-old son at Wellington Street, Georgetown.
Police identified the victim as Michelle Baptiste. Kaieteur News understands that she had just left her workplace when she was attacked by a lone bandit. He reportedly snatched her handbag before running towards a waiting motorcycle with a rider making good his escape. Apart from the $100,000, the handbag also contained her cellphone and other valuable articles.
According to reports, her son remains traumatised by the incident.
Investigations are ongoing.
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