Policeman confesses to hijack, car found

Last Updated on Saturday, 5 December 2015, 5:01 by GxMedia

A policeman and another man have confessed to  hijacking a car and robbing the driver late last month.

Police said diligent investigations by the police led to the arrest of two suspect Thursday December 03, 2015, in connection with an armed robbery committed on a taxi-driver at Bachelor Adventure, East Coast Demerara, on November 28, 2015.

 The two men, one of whom is a serving member of the Guyana Police Force, have confessed to the armed robbery and are in police custody. Charges will be made shortly.

 The two suspects and a female accomplice had hired the taxi-driver from Mahaica Market for Bachelor’s Adventure where he was held at gunpoint and his motor car, cell phone and $18,000.00 taken away.

Police said the stolen motor vehicle was recovered Friday in the vicinity of the Stabroek Market where it was parked. 

 The keys were in the vehicle, and the stereo set was missing.