POLICE are investigating an armed robbery in Pinewood Gardens early Saturday morning in which a gunman sprayed three men with a chemical substance before stealing their vehicle containing a large quantity of cash, electronic devices and official documents.
According to police, the incident occurred around 5.30am on October 31 on Breadfruit Street, where a man was seated inside his vehicle preparing to transport two other men to the airport. An armed man approached the vehicle and allegedly sprayed a chemical substance into the occupants' faces before ordering them out and instructing them to lie on the ground.
The victims complied, after which the suspect drove off in the complainant's white 2013 Nissan X-Trail, licence plate AF4450.
Police said the vehicle contained the victims' luggage, including a large quantity of cash, electronic devices and official documents.
Meanwhile, police are investigating a separate robbery in the Sandyport area on Saturday morning in which a man was assaulted with a piece of wood after being robbed of his cellphone and cash.
Shortly before 10am, the victim reported to the Cable Beach Police Station that he had been waiting at a bus stop near Sandyport on West Bay Street when two unknown men approached him.
The suspects allegedly restrained his hands, searched his pockets and stole his cellphone and a quantity of cash.
One of the suspects then allegedly struck him with a piece of wood, causing injuries.
Emergency Medical Services personnel later attended the police station and provided medical treatment to the victim.
One suspect was described as tall and slim, with a low haircut, wearing a dark blue shirt and long black pants.
The second suspect was described as short, dark-complexioned, with a low haircut, wearing a blue shirt and dark blue shorts.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about either incident to contact 911, 919, the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 328-TIPS (8477).
Investigations into both incidents are continuing.
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