A TWENTY-year-old miner of Lot Q71 Guyhoc Gardens, Georgetown, was on Friday released on $75,000 bail after answering a robbery-under-arms charge. Before Magistrate Ann McLennan, Keyvin Cupidore denied the allegation against him. It is alleged that on Tuesday, June 2, at East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, being armed with a gun, he robbed Michael Jordon of a motorcycle, a BLU cellular phone, wallet and cash, together valued $473,000.
Cipidore’s Attorney Mr. Paul Fung-a-Fat told the court that on the night in question, his client was home with his family watching television when the incident took place. He further stated that the description given to the police of the bandit was, “a man with a tear drop tattoo, wearing a red cap,” and that does not match his client.
Police prosecutor Denero Jones said he did not receive any instruction, however, when he asked Jordan. He responded that he didn’t see the person’s face, but he recognised his voice.
Jordan said one of the men who robbed him had his hat pulled down in his face, and another one said, “Don’t shoot ‘Red Man’; he is a good man.”
Prosecutor Jones opposed bail on the grounds of the nature and gravity of the charge, and pointed out that none of the stolen articles were recovered.
Jordan, when asked by Magistrate McLennan, maintained that the place was dark, but he had recognised the voice of one of his attackers. He added that he was accompanied by someone on that night and the person saw the attacker’s face.
Defence counsel argued that he would abide by the court and injustice will be done to his client if bail is denied, because he had been in custody since last Wednesday.
The prosecution’s objection to bail was overruled and Cupidore was ordered to report to the East La Penitence station sergeant every Friday.
The matter was put off to Monday, June 15 for statements.