Court told… Burglary defendant nabbed while resident abroad

KENNY Jones, of Lot 178 Campbell Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday, charged with break and enter and larceny.

He pleaded not guilty to the offence, particulars of which said, between September 25 and 26, he broke and entered the dwelling house of Merlyn Evans and stole household articles valued a total of $348,000.
Police Corporal Kerry Bostwick, prosecuting, said the virtual complainant lives overseas and her brother is caretaker of the home while she is abroad.
The prosecutor said, on September 25, the latter secured the premises and went out but, the following day, he received a call from the neighbour that someone was inside the building.
The police were summoned and, on their arrival on the scene, saw the defendant leaving the yard and arrested him.
With no police objection to it, Jones was granted $100,000 bail until October 15.

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