16 months later
A man, who made off with half of a million dollars’ worth of groceries in 2016 found himself before City Magistrate Judy Latchman after he was finally caught by Police earlier this month.
Michael Boodhoo, 58, of Lot 95 Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara (EBD), denied that on December 23, 2016, at Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown, he stole two boxes containing a quantity of food and beverages valued at $500,000, property of Lisa McDonald.
The Police Prosecutor told the Court that on December 23, 2016, the now dredge owner, who was previously a taxi driver, was hired by the virtual complainant (VC). The woman purchased the goods, loaded the defendant’s taxi and proceeded to Avenue of the Republic.
Upon her arrival there, she began to unload the goods, and while doing so, the woman reportedly went to use the bathroom.
However, when she returned, the defendant, his car and her goods were nowhere to be found.
The matter was reported to the Police, but it was not until last week that the VC saw Boodhoo and pointed him out to the Police.
As such, he was arrested and charged with the offence.
His Attorney, George Thomas, made an application for his client to be granted his pre-trial liberty, noting that he is willing to lodge his passport if necessary and to report to the Police Station.
Boodhoo was released on $160,000 bail. The case will continue on May 14.
