A woman who resides in Carielle, was attacked by two armed bandits last evening on her way home.
According to reports the woman had picked up two young men believed to be in their early twenties, from La Pansee Road, after they asked her for a drop to Carielle.
St. Lucia News Online (SNO) understands that the incident occurred at about 9:00.p.m on Monday.
The woman whose name is being withheld said she decided to stop for the young men, because she is aware of how difficult it is to get a bus, to travel to Carielle, especially during those hours.
However, on their way to Carielle, the men asked the woman to stop at Chase Gardens. One of them approached her and demanded that she pass over her valuables, while the other one who was still in the vehicle, placed a gun to her neck and threatened to shoot her.
The woman said she began wrestling with them, with hope that she will get to escape. Lucky enough, she was able to take off with a speed, since the engine was still on. One of the bandits that was still in the vehicle pitched out. The other bandit was already outside the vehicle.
When she arrived home, she recovered a metal piece that belonged to the gun they had in their possession. The matter has since been reported to the police. The woman said she is shaken up by the experience and is urging persons not to pick up strangers.