The Guyana police Tuesday said they have found the clothing won by the person, who allegedly planted some form of explosive device that killed a six-year-old child and injured several others on Sunday at a gas station in the capital.
The police have also released an updated photograph of the suspect after indicating that they had obtained a positive identification of the main suspect. However, they have not released the name of the suspect, but in the updated photograph of the man, he could be seen wearing a hat similar to the one later found by police with a blue t-shirt and black pants.
The main suspect was captured on CCTV footage placing a black bag close to cooking gas cylinders moments before the explosion that killed a six-year-old girl and injured her family members.
Surveillance video recordings also captured the man, said to be a Spanish speaking foreign national, attempting earlier to place the bag near the fuel tanks, but being prevented from doing so by a staffer at the gas station.
In a statement on Monday night, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said investigators have made significant progress with the arrest of three individuals, including a Venezuelan national. The three, according to the police, have been taken into custody and are assisting with the investigation.
A Wanted Bulletin has since been issued for the suspect, who is believed to be a Spanish speaking foreign national and the police are urging members of the public who may have seen or interacted with the suspect or who may have information on his whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call 911 immediately.
The police said the scene of the explosion is still being assessed with damage being observed to the Mobil mini-mart, storage bond, and four fuel pumps, as well as to several nearby buildings.
The police said that experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory have collected samples, including plastic and metal fragments which are being analysed to determine their origin and evidential value.
With the investigations ongoing, the police said every effort is being made to bring those responsible to justice and to safeguard the lives and property of all citizens.