EIGHTEEN-year-old Shawn DeSantos of South Ruimveldt was yesterday remanded by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan when he appeared before her, charged with robbery.De Santos pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that on 31 December 31,2015 at North East La Penitence while in the company of another, armed with a gun robbed Nigel Marks of $500,000 cash and a cell phone valued $6,000.
The facts of the matter was not stated, nevertheless Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers objected to bail on the seriousness of the charge and on the charge which stated that a gun was used and the virtual complaint was shot during the ordeal. The young man was remanded until March 12 for statements.