ALLIYAH Bacchus, 18, appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Providence Magistrate’s Court, charged with simple larceny.

The court was told that on May 10, 2019, at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, Bacchus stole $350, 000.00 in cash and jewellery from Lindon Heywood.

Bacchus pleaded not guilty to the offence, but told the court that she was at the home of Heywood and asked for money to travel to the city, but was given only $1100. The court was also told that Heywood and Bacchus were involved in a relationship from the time that Bacchus was 14 years old.

The court noted that none of Bacchus ‘s family members were in court to offer her support; however, Magistrate Sunil Scarce urged Bacchus to encourage her family to be present for her next court appearance .

The court denied Bacchus bail, because she gave different home addresses. Her next court appearance is May 15, 2019.