Kevin Washington of Lot 4 Princes Street, Georgetown, was on Monday refused bail by Magistrate Judy Latchman after he was accused of snatching a woman’s gold chain.
Washington denied the charge, which stated that on September 1, 2018, while in the vicinity of America Street, Georgetown, he stole from the person of Roxcelle DePaul one gold chain valued $60,000.
According to the prosecution’s case, on the day in question, DePaul was walking in the western direction on America Street, Georgetown when she observed the 31-year-old man walking towards her. As he got closer he began walking faster and allegedly snatched the woman’s chain as they walked past each other.
DePaul raised an alarm and began running after Washington. Several public-spirited persons joined her and gave chase. He was subsequently apprehended and handed over to Police.
In a bail application, defence attorney James Bond told the court that his client was severely beaten by Police to confess to the crime. Further, he noted that his client was arrested minutes after the alleged robbery and nothing of substantial value was found on his person.
The Police prosecutor objected to bail being granted, while citing the serious nature of the offence.
However, the prosecution’s submission was upheld and bail was refused. The matter will continue on September 24.
