A FISH vendor who appeared yesterday before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court was accused of stealing a truck battery from BK International.Randolph Thompson, 32 years, a resident of Albouystown denied the allegation that on June 12 at Mandela Avenue, East La Penitence, Georgetown, he attempted to commit a felony, that is to say he attempted to steal a truck battery valued $70,000, property of BK International.
According to the prosecution, on the day in question at about 09:30 hrs, Thompson was seen climbing over a fence into the company’s compound where he proceeded to motor truck GLL 1985 and attempted to remove its battery. Workers on duty who saw the theft in progress alerted security officers. Thompson was about to make good of escape when he was apprehended by a security officer and taken to Ruimveldt Police Station, where he was arrested and charged.
Police Prosecutor Simon Payne objected to bail, citing the seriousness and prevalence of the charge. However, the prosecution’s objection was overruled and the father of two was released on $75,000 bail. He was ordered to return to court on June 17 before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.