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Dec 19, 2025 News
(Kaieteur News) – Employees of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) were robbed at gunpoint on Thursday morning after a man posing as a National Identification card applicant stormed their office on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown.
The victims have been identified as Lovern Rawlings, 50, a janitor of Lot 8 Charles Street, Charlestown, and Maxine Barrow, 57, a scrutineer of Lot 117 Cowan Street, Kingston. The robbery occurred around 11:56hrs on December 18, 2025, at a GECOM outlet located at Lots 523–524 Mandela Avenue. Police investigations revealed that the suspect, described as an identifiable male entered the upper flat of the two-storey concrete building through the northern main access door. At the time, Rawlings, Barrow and other staff members were seated inside the office. The suspect reportedly requested to be registered for a National Identification card but was informed that registration would resume next year. He then pulled a black handgun from his waistband, pointed it at the victims and demanded their valuables.
Fearing for their lives, Rawlings handed over a Samsung A7 cellular phone valued at $30,000, along with a 10-pennyweight gold chain valued at approximately $200,000. Barrow was also relieved of a gold chain, the value of which is yet to be determined.
After committing the robbery, the gunman exited the building and escaped in an unknown direction. Police ranks visited and processed the scene at about 13:15 hrs. Several persons were questioned, and investigators are canvassing the area for private CCTV footage. In addition, cameras linked to the command centre are being reviewed as efforts intensify to identify and locate the suspect. Statements have been taken from the victims, and investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist police is urged to contact the nearest police station.
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