2 construction workers charged with snatching gold chain in Tucville

Two construction workers were hauled before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, jointly charged with larceny in connection with the snatching of a woman’s gold chain in Tucville.
18-year-old Randy Crossman and 23-year-old Chester Kidhar stood before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, both pleading not guilty.
According to the charge, the duo allegedly stole a gold chain valued at $240,000 from Toner Whittaker on Thursday, November 20, at Perry Street, Tucville.
The prosecution objected to bail, arguing that the nature and seriousness of the offence required strict caution. The court heard that Crossman has ongoing matters of a similar nature, while Kidhar is “known to the Police” and had only recently been released from custody.
The prosecutor stated that the two men allegedly dismounted a motorbike, relieved the virtual complainant of her chain, and later, upon arrest, Crossman reportedly offered to compensate her. Prosecutors expressed concern that if released, the men were likely to interfere with the complainant.

Kidhar’s attorney countered, telling the court her client has a fixed address at Lot 19 Tucville and no previous convictions. She added that the complainant had indicated her willingness to settle the matter and be reimbursed for the chain.
Whittaker, addressing the court herself, confirmed she was prepared to settle for $560,000, the amount needed to cover the value of the chain plus the cost of having it remade.
Kidhar’s attorney said the men were prepared to pay half of that amount immediately and arrange a payment plan for the remainder.
Noting that settlement discussions were already underway, Magistrate Azore granted each accused $50,000 bail. The matter was adjourned to December 17.
Randy Crossman is no stranger to the courts. In August, he was jointly charged with two counts of robbery totalling $20.8 million in cash, alongside two other men. At that time, he appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh, pleaded not guilty, and was granted bail in the sum of $300,000 while awaiting trial.