March 24, 2021– A robber was disarmed of a Glock pistol during a robbery in New Kingston on Tuesday, March 23. 

Reports are that about 2:07 p.m., the complainant was standing on the sidewalk when he was approached by a gunman who robbed him of cash amounting to Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Jamaican Dollars (950,000.00JMD).

A struggle ensued between the robber and the complainant during which the robber was disarmed, before escaping with the cash.

The police was summoned and the firearm handed over.

Investigations are ongoing.