A LABOURER of Lot 154 Hunter Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, was yesterday remanded to prison on a robbery under arms charge. Shawn Maynard pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on May 28 at Hadfield Street, also in Georgetown, being armed with knife he robbed Rohinie Cameron of one Samsung cellular phone valued $60,000.
According to the prosecution facts, on the day in question around 20:30 hrs Cameron was proceeding along Hadfield Street, when Maynard who was on a bicycle and rode up towards her, subsequently, he allegedly pulled out a knife and demanded that she hand over the stolen article. An alarm was raised and the unrepresented man was apprehended by public spirited citizens.
Police prosecutor Bharat Mangru opposed bail on the grounds of the seriousness and prevalence of the offence. He further objected that there is a likelihood that other charges will be laid against Maynard.
Bail was refused and the matter was adjourned to June 22.