Bandit almost severs Cuban national’s leg

A Cuban national had his left ankle almost severed by a cutlass wielding bandit, who relieved him of $2,000 last night.

Luis Robara, 50, a boat captain, underwent emergency surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, and is listed in a stable condition.
According to reports, Robara was in the Riverview area, at around 20:30 hours, when a man brandishing a cutlass confronted him and demanded cash. The man then proceeded to chop him on his left foot.

Robara, who had $2000 on his person, handed over the money to the man before collapsing to the ground. The bandit then made good his escape.
Eyewitnesses in the area reported the matter to the police, who went to the scene and assisted the Cuban to get to the hospital.
No arrest has been made so far.

Friday 12-22-2006