Authorities in Guyana have confirmed that two young local men are being held as prime suspects following a pair of related criminal offences committed earlier this month, regional outlet Demerara Waves Online News reported Saturday, with the information last updated at 19:38 local time on April 11, 2026.
The two accused, a 22-year-old street vendor and a 21-year-old construction worker, both residents of Barnwell North in the Mocha community of East Bank Demerara, are linked to two distinct criminal incidents that took place on April 6, according to an official statement released by the Guyana Police Force.
Investigators say the pair first carried out an armed robbery at a Chinese-owned supermarket located in Goed Fortuin, a community on the West Bank of the Demerara River. Later the same day, they allegedly committed a break-and-enter and larceny at a private residential property in Eccles, another settlement on East Bank Demerara.
Following the crimes, law enforcement teams launched an immediate investigation that drew on key forensic evidence from both crime scenes. Investigators obtained and reviewed closed-circuit television footage captured at both locations, a step that significantly advanced the probe and helped lead investigators to identify the two suspects, police confirmed.
After being identified, the pair were taken into custody and escorted to the Providence Police Station for formal questioning. They have since been remanded into continued custody as of Saturday’s update, and remain in detention while assisting law enforcement with ongoing inquiries into the offences.