CHIEF Magistrate Ann McLennan, on Wednesday, sentenced a 21-year-old baker to two years behind bars after he confessed to two armed robbery charges.

Joshua Browne, called “Biggs”, of Albouystown, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to the charges.

He admitted that, on June 11, 2021, at Albouystown, while armed with a gun, he robbed a man of four gold chains, a gold band and a ring.

Additionally, he admitted that, on August 13, at King Edward Street, Albouystown, while armed with a knife, he robbed Amira Ali of a handbag, cellphone, cash and documents, all valued at $93,000.

The Chief Magistrate ordered Browne to serve two years on each count, but they will run concurrently.

According to reports, on June 11, the victim was walking along the roadway, when he was confronted by Browne, who was on a bicycle.  Browne pointed a gun at him and snatched his gold jewellery before making good his escape.

Meanwhile, on August 13, Ali was walking along King Edward Street while on her way to work when she was robbed at knifepoint by Browne.

Both victims made reports to the Ruimveldt Police Station and positively pointed out Browne when he was arrested by police on September 20.