A 24-year-old man of Lot 83 Barrack Street Kingston, Georgetown, yesterday, appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates Court and was remanded to prison on charges of simple larceny and vagrancy. 

Reynold Charles also known as Michael Charles and Ryan Matthews made his appearance before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
He pleaded not guilty to the first charge, particulars of which said on September 6 at Alexander Street, Kitty, he stole two slippers valued $20,000, property of Edward Hamid.
Charles pleaded guilty to the other charge that said on the same day at Alexander Street, Kitty, he was found loitering in the yard of Hamid and could not give a reasonable explanation for being there.
He explained that he was attacked by two men and decided to run into the yard. A not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf, on the basis of his explaination.
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant opposed bail on the grounds that he had been convicted for other similar offences. He also revealed that the defendant only came out of prison last Monday and is presently charged with vagrancy.
According to the unrepresented man, he is the father of a two year old, whom he claimed is the reason for him to be alive.
Bail was refused and the defendant will return to court on September 16 before Magistrate Dylon Bess.

(By Geeta Rampersaud)