DENISE Hilliman, called ‘Denise King’ and ‘Joy’, who allegedly stole a woman’s purse which had in excess of $600,000, was, on Friday, remanded to prison.

Hilliiman of Lamaha Park, Georgetown, was arraigned before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to the simple larceny charge.

Particulars of the charge alleged that, on January 17, 2022, at Robb Street Georgetown, she stole US $3,070, along with $70,000 from Maylin Ortiz Rodriguez.

The unrepresented woman returns to court on March 25, 2022.

According to reports, on the day in question, Rodriguez was shopping in a Robb Street store when she realised that her purse was missing, Rodriguez made checks around the store but did not find it.

She subsequently reported the matter to the police, who reviewed footage from closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras inside the store.  The officers allegedly observed Hilliman removing the victim’s purse and exiting the store.

Hilliman, who is known to the police, was later arrested. During a search of her shoulder bag, $65,700 was found.

Under caution, Hilliman, who is a vendor, told the police that she was in the Robb Street area but did not steal the woman’s purse and money.