2 remanded for theft of One Communications copper wires

Two men were remanded to prison on Tuesday after being jointly charged with simple larceny in connection with the alleged theft of copper wires from One Communications.
Nigel Glasgow, 55, and Quacy Andrews, 34, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty, where the charge was read to them. It is alleged that on July 18, at the corner of Sussex and Kettley Streets, Charlestown, Georgetown, they stole a quantity of copper wires valued at $60,000, property of One Communications. Both men pleaded not guilty to the charge.

During the bail hearing, the police prosecutor objected to their release, pointing out that Glasgow has no fixed place of abode and that both accused were captured on surveillance camera committing the act. The prosecutor further argued that releasing the men could jeopardise public safety and hinder preservation of order, especially since the theft involved infrastructure essential to national communications.

Glasgow, who is unemployed and does odd jobs around Stabroek Market, is no stranger to the law. In 2003, he was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment. That matter was heard before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Covent Garden Magistrate’s Court.
In 2009, he was remanded to prison again, this time in relation to an alleged theft of 75 jerseys from a man named Morris Ridwald. While it is unclear whether he was convicted in that matter, Glasgow reportedly admitted to the act, telling investigators he found the jerseys inside a duffel bag lying on the roadside near Fogarty’s Department Store and decided to take them.
Meanwhile, Andrews, of Lot 17 Broad Street, Georgetown, told the court he earns a living by assisting with parking cars along Broad Street, Charlestown, Georgetown. He said he was at work when he was arrested and accused of stealing the items.
The prosecution’s objections were upheld, and bail was denied for both men. The case will continue on August 13.