CHIEF Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry remanded a 19-year-old man of Lot 6 Ketley Street, Charlestown, on Monday, on a robbery under arms charge.

Ron Collins pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on Friday, April 4 at Lombard Street, Georgetown, being armed with a knife he robbed Molly, also called ‘Pepper’, of one Blackberry Bold cellular phone, one leather purse, one Guess sunglasses and $80,000 cash, together valued $166,000.
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant said on that day around 13:00 hrs the virtual complainant was walking out of Ramroop Furniture Store when the defendant approached her. He placed a knife to her neck and demanded that she hand over the articles stated in the charge.
Collins made good his escape and after a report was made to the police, he was apprehended with the items in his possession.
The prosecutor successfully objected to bail, citing the seriousness and gravity of the charge. The matter was adjourned to April 22 for statements.

(Geeta Rampersaud)