A mason who is accused of robbing a man of his phone and gold chain was on Wednesday remanded to prison.
Remanded: Terrence Bastiani
Twenty-five-year-old Terrence Bastiani of Albouystown, Georgetown appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to face a charge detailing that on February 20 at James Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, while being in the company of another and armed with a gun, he robbed Delon Walcott of a phone valued at $200,000 and one gold chain valued at $110,000.
Bastiani pleaded not guilty to the charge, and his lawyer Adrian Thompson, during a bail application, told the court that his client was never pointed out on an identification parade.
However, the Police Prosecutor related that Bastiani was positively identified by the complainant. According to the prosecutor, the two men are known to each other.
On the day in question, according to the prosecutor, Watson and his girlfriend were standing at the corner of James Street when Bastiani held them at gunpoint. During the process, Bastiani relieved Watson of the articles mentioned in the charge.
The prosecutor opposed the defendant being granted bail, citing the serious nature of the offence and the fact that a gun was used during the commissioning of the robbery. This case has been adjourned to July 28. (G1)
