A NIGHT-shelter resident was yesterday placed on self- bail by City Magistrate Annette Singh for stealing toilet tissue and bleach from the Queenstown Masjid.Neil Madas, 38, admitted that on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Queenstown, Georgetown, he stole two roles of toilet tissue and a bottle of bleach to the value of $600.00, property of Aslam Baksh.
The facts of the case stated that the virtual complainant (VC) Mr. Baksh was at the Queenstown Masjid on Church Street, Georgetown, when he was informed by the security officer at the front gate that a man went into the masjid and stole some items. The VC then confronted Madas and found the articles in his possession.
Madas explained that he was cleaning and he thought the detergents were garbage and put it aside for himself. He added that Baksh asked him about the items and then made a big fuss about it, stating that he had stolen it.
Based on the explanation given by the unrepresented man, a not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf.
However, with no objection from police prosecutor Adoni Inniss, he was released on his own recognisance and the matter was adjourned to Tuesday, July 21, 2015.