Gun/Machete Wielding Suspects Steal Bike, Cash
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning [July 13] on Middle Road in Warwick, which saw two suspects on a motorcycle brandish a gun and machete at man who was riding a motorcycle; stealing the motorcycle from him along with a large quantity of cash from a local business.
The victim’s motorcycle was recovered a short time later by police who have seized it for forensic examination, and the police are asking anyone with any information about this incident to contact them.
A police spokesperson said, ““Detectives are investigating a report of robbery that occurred at about 7:25am on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Khyber Pass.
“At the time, the male complainant was riding his motorcycle east along the said road when two males on another motorcycle rode alongside and brandished what appeared to be a firearm and a machete.
“The suspects were riding a red Honda Airblade style bike. The complainant’s motorcycle was taken from him along with a large quantity of cash from a local business.
“One of the suspects was wearing a red rain jacket, and the second suspect had on blue jeans and a light coloured sweat top. They made their escape in an easterly direction.
“The victims motorcycle was recovered a short time later by police who have seized it for forensic examination.
“Detectives are conducting a full & comprehensive investigation, with CCTV being examined from the area, and recovery & examination of other evidence.
“We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have any information, or who may have seen the suspects or this incident along Middle Road, Warwick [or anywhere else fitting this description] between 7:00 & 7:30 am this morning.
“Motorists who were travelling along the road at this time are urged to come forward – and ask the driver of a grey coloured Peugeot motorcar who stopped to speak with the victim and witnessed the event, to come forward.
“All information provided will be treated in confidence,” the police added.
“Anyone with information or evidence that will assist in prosecuting and bringing these offenders to justice are asked to contact Detective Inspector Colin King at the Criminal Investigations Unit at 247-1252, or on the main Police line at 295-0011. Alternatively information can be provided to the Confidential & independent Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-8477.”
This will continue until people who in this instance drive grey Peugeot’s come forward.
I know it’s hard to get involved but you did stop.
Think about it.
Shalom.
Step up Grey peugeot driver – we need these jerks behind bars!!
This is getting silly. May have to leave this place I’ve called home for over a decade. So sad.
I doubt it is a coincidence that the victim just happened to have a large amount of cash on him. They knew….
Good catch Shell.
More than likely they had him checked for awhile. Watched him every morning and then decided to rob him. Unfortunate. Glad he wasn’t hurt.
“At the time, the male complainant was riding his motorcycle east along the said road when two males on another motorcycle rode alongside and brandished what appeared to be a firearm and a machete.
“The suspects were riding a red Honda Airblade style bike. The complainant’s motorcycle was taken from him along with a large quantity of cash from a local business.”
Not him…a local business…
Sick people smh
Something ain’t right with this ……… to much coincidence seems like inside or prior knowledge involved
I know the victim; it definitely was not an ‘inside’ situation…at least not on their part…the thieves must have been watching/tipped off.
Hope they do catch them. But it doesn’t matter the penalty is not severe enough. Until they start dishing more severe sentences this is going to continue. Need to start with a minimum of 25 years.
Bottom-line; the sentence must be increased, (with no time off) for any crime/s concerning firearms or bladed weapons! There appears to be no deterrents in the Courts of Justice
The police need to start releasing the cc tv footage they get ASAP. It helps the public to maybe identify the perpetrators or give the police the leads they need.
But….but, guns are illegal!!! How was one used in this robbery? #guncontrolfail.
No plans on moving back at ALL!
Same here!