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Guard shot as bandits attack Cummings Lodge supermarket
Kaieteur News-A 54-year-old security guard was shot on Monday during a robbery at a Chinese Supermarket in Cummings Lodge, Georgetown.
Supermarket back in business, hours after robbery
Injured is security guard, Robert Massiah, employed with OPS Security Group.
It is reported that two bandits went into the Titan Supermarket, located at Lot 196, 2nd Field, Cummings Lodge. The incident occurred around 16:00hrs.
Kaieteur News understands that the bandits arrived at the supermarket with a motorcycle and were armed and took approximately $30,000 in cash.
Screen grab from CCTV footage of the robbery
In a video footage seen by Kaieteur News, the bandits approached the security guard and disarmed him. They entered the store and began taking money from the cashier counter. The security guard tried to stop the bandits, but later he was shot before the crooks making good their escape.
Kaieteur News understands that this is not the first time a robbery has taken place in the area. Residents complain that the area at nights is dark and are calling for the installation of streetlights.
Kaieteur News also learnt that the supermarket was open a few months ago. The security guard is said to be very friendly to the residents and customers.
Residents concerned about the dark streets in Cummings Lodge, which is a hunting ground for motorcycle bandits at nights.
(Guard shot as bandits attack Cummings Lodge supermarket)
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