RYAN Rupert called Ryan, of Belvedere Village, Corentyne, Berbice, who is charged with larceny of a $160,000 gold chain from the person of his neighbour, Hardat Latchman, pleaded not guilty to the offence on Monday.
The defendant told Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh, at Albion Court, Corentyne, that the allegation stemmed from his rebuke of the virtual complainant, who was becoming friendly with his wife.Latchman related to the Court that he was celebrating his birthday on June 16, 2013 and having a few drinks of alcohol when the defendant entered his yard through the opened gate, pulled open his shirt, removed the jewel and hurriedly left the scene.
However, questioned by Defence Counsel Ian Anamayah, the virtual complainant
denied that after the defendant had rebuked him for attempting to be friendly with his wife, he and his family became aggressive and, subsequently, fabricated the story of larceny from the person.
Ryan was placed on $80,000 bail and is expected to return to Albion Court on
February 22.