A MECHANIC accused of breaking into his grandmother’s home, and stealing her television, was yesterday remanded to prison by City Magistrate Annette Singh.Ceon DeFreitas of 27 Seaforth Street, Campbellville, denied that on February 25 at Robb Street, Georgetown, he broke and entered the dwelling house of Janet DeFreitas and stole a 32″ flat screen television valued $340,000.

The 23-year-old man told the court his grandmother bought the said TV from Courts retail store but he paid the monthly installments. In addition, he said that he did not break into the house as his grandmother opened the door and let him in and he later left with the TV.
Police Prosecutor Adonni Innis explained that the defendant would normally threaten his grandmother, and he had made threats to poison her. The prosecutor then objected to bail, noting that he may tamper with the virtual complainant.
The magistrate ruled in the prosecution’s favour and bail was refused. The matter will be called again for statements on March 26.