A botched attempted armed robbery unfolded overnight on Emelie Alvaresstraat, located near Gompertstraat in Suriname, leaving one person with minor injuries and no stolen property, local police confirmed.
Authorities received the first report of the incident at approximately 12:16 a.m. on September 18, with the case assigned to the Geyersvlijt police precinct, which launched an immediate inquiry into the attack. Early investigative findings outline that two male suspects approached three victims during the attempted heist. In a bold departure from typical robberies that often use facial coverings to avoid identification, the pair did not conceal their identities, but were armed with a handgun when they initiated the robbery attempt.
The attempt collapsed before the suspects could seize any property, as unforeseen interference disrupted their plan. Faced with the unexpected interruption, the two men fled the scene empty-handed, according to preliminary police statements.
Medical checks following the incident show that one victim sustained scrapes and abrasions to an arm and both legs. No other victims have reported physical injuries from the encounter so far, authorities confirmed.
As of the latest update, the Geyersvlijt police team has formally opened a full investigation to identify and apprehend the two at-large suspects. Investigators are currently reviewing witness statements and collecting forensic evidence from the scene, with no further details on potential leads released to the public as the inquiry remains ongoing.