Store manager gang raped and robbed

The burglars then escaped in the victim’s Hyundai vehicle. According to reports the woman was asleep at her Edinburgh home when she was alerted to a crashing sound emanating from her front door. When she attempted to enquire she was accosted by four men with bandanas over their faces and hoods over their heads. The frightened woman told police that she was gang-raped by the four men who later began removing electronic items and other valuables from her home.

The men then demanded the keys to the woman’s vehicle which was parked outside her home and placed the stolen items into the vehicle.

The victim was threatened further violence if she alerted the police however, she managed to compose herself following the ordeal and alerted the Chaguanas police. An All Points Bulletin was sent out in an effort to apprehend the suspects but they managed to escape.

The victim was taken to a District Medial Officer where she was treated and is expected to undergo counselling. Police believe there are a group of persons operating within the Edinburgh area who are targeting persons living alone or persons whose homes are easily accessible.

Officers yesterday advised that persons living alone especially women should ensure that their premises are properly secured and that they report any disturbances or suspicious activities to the police.

Neighbours of the woman yesterday remained traumatised over the incident claiming that within recent times they have seen strange persons lurking around the area in the day and night and the angry residents demanded that Central Division step up patrols in their district and also implement a static patrol in the area.