CONSTRUCTION worker Morris Davis of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam Berbice, and labourer Sherwin Bernard of Aroaima, Upper Berbice River, were each ordered to post $50,000 bail last Friday when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on a break and enter and larceny charge.

The duo pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering the business place of Yola Haynes, sometime between March 30 and 31 at Aroaima, and stealing half a bag of flour, one bag of brown rice, half a bag of sugar, three cases of Thrill drinks, one case of Vita Malt, one large Pine Hill juice, and four packs of sausages, among other items valued together at $38,900.

Police inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said the virtual complainant had secured his shop on March 30 and had left to conduct business in Georgetown; but when he returned the following day, he observed the western window of his shop open and the articles missing.

Haynes reported the matter to the police, and an investigation led to the two defendants being arrested and charged.

Davis was also slapped with a charge that, between March 23 and 25 at Aroaima, Upper Berbice River, he broke and entered the shop of Abdul Wahab and stole six perfume sets, four deodorants, four hair jel, one T-shirt and two dozen underwear, among other items valued together at $54,500. He pleaded not guilty to this charge as well.

The prosecutor did not object to bail in any of the matters, and Davis was placed on $75,000 bail on the charge he is facing alone.

Both cases were transferred to the Kwakwani Magistrate’s Court for April 14.

(By Geeta Rampersaud)