TWENTY-YEAR-OLD Raheem Benn of Lot 143 William Street, Kitty and 18-year-old Hakim Morgan of Albouystown appeared yesterday before Georgetown Magistrate Judy Latchman to answer an allegation that on July 3 at Albouystown, Georgetown, both being armed with an offensive weapon, that is to say half of a pair of scissors, they robbed Julian Whyte of one bicycle and $2,000 cash, together valued at $20,000.

Both men pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to them; and they are expected to return to court on July 10.

The Prosecutor said that on the day in question, the virtual complainant (VC) was riding his bicycle heading home when the duo, one of whom was armed with half of a pair of scissors, placed the weapon to Whyte’s neck and they relieved him of the articles.
They were riding away with the victim’s bicycle when he told an officer on duty what had happened, and that officer sent a transmission to ranks in Albuoystown. Both men were arrested and identified by the victim, and the bicycle and the weapon were found in their possession.

Police Prosecutor Joel Ricknauth objected to bail on the grounds of the seriousness of the offence, and in the case of Morgan, on the fact that he has a pending matter before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. They were remanded to prison.