Brian Stevens, a 22-year-old labourer from Haslington, East Coast Demerara; Claudius James, a 20-year-old security officer from South Ruimveldt Squatting Area, Georgetown; and Ronaldo Allicock, a 21-year-old labourer from Providence, East Bank Demerara, were arrested on June 9, 2024, and charged jointly on June 11, 2024, by ranks of the Providence Police Station Criminal Investigation Department for the offence of robbery under arms.

The trio stands accused of committing an armed robbery against a 28-year-old Chinese businessman from Providence, East Bank Demerara. The alleged incident took place on June 3, 2024, at YIJIA Supermarket located in Providence.

Appearing at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court Two before Magistrate Judy Latchman, the defendants were read the charge jointly. They all pleaded not guilty. Magistrate Latchman refused bail, and Stevens, James, and Allicock were remanded to prison.

The case has been adjourned to June 26, 2024, for further proceedings.