The Tribune

POLICE shot a suspected armed robber in the arm after a car chase in Grand Bahama on Wednesday night.

According to reports, shortly before 10pm police were called to a residence on Ludford Drive, where three masked men with a firearm had entered and robbed a man of cash and a black Chevy Colorado truck in which the suspects made their escape.

Officers responded quickly and intercepted the stolen vehicle in the Midshipmen and Churchill Road area, after which a chase ensued resulting one of the men being shot in the arm by police.

He was apprehended at the scene. Police recovered a .45 pistol, a camouflage mask and other property. The stolen vehicle was also recovered and a second suspect apprehended.

One of the suspects is currently hospitalised and listed in stable condition.

Police are aggressively investigating the matter and are urging anyone with further information that can assist them to call the Central Detective Unit in Grand Bahama at 242-350-3106-12, 911/919 or the nearest police station.