CHIEF Magistrate Ann McLennan on Monday, August 26, 2019, sentenced a nineteen-year-old man to prison for larceny.

Imran Persaud appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to the offense.

Particulars of the charge stated that, on June 18, 2019, at lot 332 Cummings Street, Georgetown, he robbed Cameron Sheik of $US500 along with other items totaling Guy$424 000.

Police prosecutor Gordon Mansfield told the court that Persaud was an employee at Sheik Home Furnishing Store, and two days before the day in question, Sheik and Persaud had a misunderstanding and Persaud was paid off for his time.

Mansfield also told the court that, on the day in question, Sheik went to his business where he saw Persaud and another male. He confronted them and Persaud ‘lashed’ Sheik to his head and took the items. The matter was reported and an investigation was carried out. While being cautioned, Persaud confessed to the offense.

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, after listening to the prosecutor, sentenced Persaud to eighteen months’ imprisonment.