“Me and me ‘dawgs’ them went on that robbery last night by the Chiney”
Mar 17, 2025
—bandit tells cops
Kaieteur News- Three persons have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Chinese supermarket in Success, East Coast Demerara last Friday.
Arrested: Cleveland Cross
The men were arrested on Saturday. Police in a statement on Sunday said ranks were able to arrest three suspects on Saturday and were able to recover stolen cash as well as firearms and ammunition. “On March 15, 2025, between 21:00 and 22:30 hrs, a cordon and search operation was conducted based on intelligence received. As a result, Superintendent Dufu, along with other police ranks proceeded to Lot 22 Graham Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, ”police said.
At the location, police encountered a 28-year-old construction worker Cleveland Cross who police suspected is involved in the robbery. A search of his residence led to the discovery of several items, including suspected stolen cellular phones, an HP laptop with a charger, a pair of black Clarks boots, a pair of grey jeans, and a black ski mask.
When confronted with the allegations, Cross reportedly admitted his involvement, stating, “Officer, me and me ‘dawgs’ them went on that robbery last night by the Chiney at Success, but I just get some phone cards and I done hustle it out.”
As such, Cross was arrested and taken to the Sparendaam Police Station and the suspected stolen items were lodged. He subsequently provided a statement under caution.
Additionally, police further proceeded to Lot 20 Prince William Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara where they encountered 25-year-old mason, Orwin Smith and his 34-year-old girlfriend, clothes vendor Shawana Sobers. “He was preparing to leave the premises with his girlfriend… residing at the same address. Smith was observed carrying a black one-strap bag,” police said.
Arrested: Orwin Smith
Police searched the bag and discovered a black FNS-40 handgun, along with a magazine containing 11 nine mm rounds. Smith admitted that he was not licensed firearm holder, but explained the gun’s use, stating, “Officer, is my gun and is for protection.” A further search of the residence uncovered another 9mm black handgun inside a haversack in his bedroom, which police suspected was stolen from a previous robbery. “Based on checks, this firearm was stolen during a recent robbery under arms committed at the XI Chinese establishment situated at Melanie Public Road, ECD, which occurred on the 23rd February, 2025 and the firearm was stolen from the security guard, namely Daquan Philadelphia.”
Additionally, $71,420 cash was found, which police suspected was stolen money. Police stated that Smith also admitted his involvement in the robbery stating that the recovered cash was part of his share . “Shawana Sobers stated that she is not a licensed firearm holder, and told the police, ‘Officer, is Orwin guns,” police said. As such, both suspects were arrested and taken to the Sparendaam Police Station, where they were placed in police custody.
Arrested: Shawana Sobers
(“Me and me ‘dawgs’ them went on that robbery last night by the Chiney”)
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