TWO men, who were allegedly caught stealing two solar panels belonging to the Ministry of Public Works, on Friday, appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and were released on $30, 000 bail each.
Trevor Garraway and Harry Bhawanti denied the joint charge which was read by Magistrate Leron Daly.
It is alleged that on October 20, 2020, at the intersection of Brickdam Road and Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown, they stole two HQST 50W 12V Polycrystalline Solar Panels value, $30, 280, property of the Ministry of Public Works.
The court was informed that during the year 2017, the ministry (Ministry of Public Infrastructure as it was then known) installed the solar panels at the said location to aid in powering the traffic lights. On the day in question, one of the defendants allegedly went to the said location and removed the solar panels.
The police was informed and subsequently made contact with the said defendant. While being questioned, he allegedly told investigators that he had given the stolen items to the other defendant, for whom he provided contact details.
Investigators made contact with the second defendant who allegedly told them that he had hidden them in the Stabroek Market area. The police were taken to the area where the items were retrieved. Both men were cautioned, arrested and later charged.
The matter was adjourned to November 13.
