A FUSION sound system worker yesterday appeared indicted before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for breaking into his neighbour’s home and carting off over $2.5M worth of personal items.Akeem Christopher Connell, of 244 Queenstown, was not required to plea to the charge which alleged that between 13-22 August at Queenstown, he broke and entered the dwelling home of Rabindra Nauth Brass, and stole a quantity of gold jewellery valued at $350,000, two Movado wristwatches worth $180,000, a $280,000 Honda outdoor engine and other items to the total value of $2,590,000.
Connell had been charged indictably but on application by Police Prosecutor Keri Boswick, the Administration of Justice Act (AJA) was applied and the defendant pleaded not guilty.
Boswick did not relate the facts to the court, but objected to bail on the grounds of the nature and the penalty attached to the charge along with the quantum of money involved. The unrepresented Connell was refused bail and was remanded to prison until September 8 for statements.