A Grand Bahama businessman was beaten, tied up and robbed at his residence in the Lucaya area by four masked men on Saturday morning.
Inspector Loretta Mackey, assistant press liaison officer, said the incident occurred around 9.15am in the Midshipman Road area.
According to reports, a 53year-old businessman reported that he was outside his home sometime around 9.15am on Saturday changing his vehicle’s flat tyre when he was held up by four masked men, two of whom were armed with handguns.
The culprits ordered’ the businessman into the house where they demanded cash.
They then beat the man, stole cash, a shotgun and a quantity of shotgun shells.
Inspector Mackey said the culprits tied up the victim using duct tape and fled the scene in the victim’s red Cherokee SD 839. She said the victim was able to attract the attention of two persons passing his home, who assisted him.
The businessman reported the matter to the police at about 10.50am. He was later taken by ambulance to the Rand Memorial Hospital for medical attention.
The Police are asking anyone with any information on the matter to contact police at 911, 352-9774/5, 352-9191, 3503016.
By DENISE MAYCOCK ļ¾ Tribune Freeport Reporter
