CHRISTAPH Braithwaite, a vendor of Lot 19 ‘A’ Bent Street, Werk-En-Rust, charged with robbery before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry was, yesterday, granted $125,000 bail. He pleaded not guilty to having on, Thursday, January 23, at Stabroek, also in Georgetown, robbed Shavanya Wallace of one gold chain valued $25,000 and, at the time of, before or after made use of personal violence to the virtual complainant.
Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said around 10:00 hrs, the woman was shopping at Stabroek when the defendant pushed her down, causing her to suffer injuries and relieved her of the jewels mentioned in the charge.
Braithwaite said he works hard for a living and never saw Wallace before.
But, the woman, who was in Court said she was informed by persons around Stabroek, of the robber’s name and address and, subsequently, took the Police to his home.
The Prosecutor did not object to bail but requested that it be substantial, with conditions attached.
Consequently, Braithwaite was ordered to lodge his passport and report to Officer Shane Frank, at Brickdam, every Friday at 15:00 hrs until March 3.