ACCUSED family thief Massor Yusuf, of Chesney, Corentyne, was refused bail yesterday when Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo upheld a Police objection to the grant. Police Inspector Satrohan Dayaram, prosecuting, objecting to pre-trial liberty for him, said the defendant was on bail for allegedly stealing from his father, Azif Yusuf, when the new offence was committed.
Previously, the remanded prisoner faced a charge of larceny which said he stole cash and a cellular phone belonging to his father and was put on $15000 bail after the virtal complainant said his son had promised to work and make restitution.
However, yesterday, at New Amsterdam Court, also in Berbice, Massor Yusuf pleaded not guilty to theft from his sister, Jennifer Sookram, who lost gold bangles, rings, chains and earrings, all valued $172, 500, between April 15 and 18.
The unemployed defendant will remain on remand through April 27.