MAGISTRATE Sherdel Isaac-Marcus, on Monday, December 23, 2019, remanded a 23-year-old labourer to prison on a break and enter and larceny charge.
Orlando Rickett appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to the charge, when it was read to him.

Particulars of the charge stated that, on December 20, 2019, at Spurwing Drive, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, he broke and entered the boutique of Asha Gray and stole a quantity of men’s and women’s brand-name clothing, valued at $315,000 and $100,000 cash.

“I went in the shop and take out two hat and a jacket I in know about any money I swear I telling the truth,” Rickett said.

The court heard that Gray and Rickett were known to each other since they were aunt and nephew.

According to information, on the day in question, Gray secured her boutique around 13:00 hours and went out. When she returned around 19:00 hours, she discovered her business door was open. When she entered the shop, she observed the articles missing, along with the money. She then viewed the camera footage and saw Rickett entering the shop and removing the items. The matter was reported and Rickett was arrested and charged.
Magistrate Isaac-Marcus, after listening to both the prosecutor and Rickett, asked the probation officer to speak to Rickett and family.

The matter was adjourned until January 20, 2020, for report and sentencing.