Pregnant Corentyne woman jumps out window to escape bandits

Armed bandits on Saturday night invaded the home of a Number 69 Village, Corentyne boat owner, who jumped through a window along with his pregnant wife and fouryear-old son to escape to safety. Although police were criticised by residents for a late response, they reported yesterday that five persons have been arrested in connection with the attack. A police source said that the bandits escaped with $1.2 million in jewellery, $200,000 in cash, and electronics. Stabroek News visited the village yesterday and was told that the traumatised family has since moved to a relative’s house. The boat owner, Sachin Ramlakhan, 27, refused to comment on the attack, while stating that the media cannot help the situation.