Faris's in-laws robbed at gunpoint

The in-laws of Local Government Minister Faris Al-Rawi were held up at gunpoint on Wednesday afternoon and robbed of cash and valuables.

According to police reports, the 87-year-old man and his 80-year-old wife were robbed by a gunman and his two accomplices as the man pulled into the driveway of their Windy Drive, Westmoorings home.

Police said that at about 10 am, the man went to Republic Bank, Ellerslie Plaza, Maraval and conducted a transaction. He returned home around 11.45 am, and on arrival a slim, brown-skinned, masked gunman put a gun to his chest and demanded his valuables.

Police said the man took $2,000 from his victim along with his Republic Bank credit card, identification card, driver's permit, and other miscellaneous items.

The bandit also took a black leather handbag containing an iPhone 14 from the man's wife, as well as a black wallet with $200, her Republic Bank credit card and her identification card.

The gunman and his accomplices then left.

Cpl Ryan is continuing investigations. Calls and WhatsApp messages to Al-Rawi went unanswered.