TWENTY-one-year-old Trevor Barrow (no address given), and Charles Rollins of Lot 15 Third Street, Agricola, Greater Georgetown appeared before Georgetown Magistrate Ms Judy Latchman and pleaded not guilty to the charge of robbery under arms.It was alleged that on Sunday, January 12, being together and armed, they robbed Althea Bailey of two cellular phones valued $45,000.

The prosecutor successfully objected to bail, citing the seriousness and prevalence of the offence, and the alleged use of a gun in the commission of the crime.

He expressed fear that, if granted pre-trial freedom, they may tamper with the witness, since they had been trying to talk with the virtual complainant before the case was called.

Rollins said he is a vendor and a father of four, with a pending assault matter before another court.

Prior to the case being called, the court was adjourned and the two defendants took the opportunity to kneel in the dock, crying and trying to convince Bailey that they did not steal the phones.

Police warned them several times about their loud entreaties, disturbing other proceedings in the complex. Eventually, they were refused bail and remanded until January 27.
Written By Geeta Rampersaud