A POLICE officer was on Tuesday placed on his own recognizance by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for receiving stolen property. Collis Burnett, 24, of Fort Ordnance Housing Scheme, Canje, Berbice, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
Details of the charge said that between July 25 and December 5, 2014, at Sheriff Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, he received from one McAlister a Toyota Premio motor car valued $5 M, property of Deo Persaud, knowing same to be stolen or unlawfully obtained.
Burnett was represented by Attorney-at-Law Mr. James Bond, who told the court that his client is a serving member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), and is married with two children.
Defence counsel also informed the court that Burnett was the purchaser, and was placed on self-bail at the station. The matter was adjourned to June 30.