Albouystown man remanded for robbery charges

A 29-year-old man who is no stranger to the court was remanded to prison on Wednesday for two robbery charges.

Andrew Ridley

Andrew Ridley, 29, of Calendar and James Streets, Albouystown, appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The first charge stated that on January 24, at Calendar and James Streets, Albouystown, Georgetown, armed with a gun, he stole three cell phones, three gold chains, two gold bands, ten rings, and a purse.
All of the items amounted to $4,569,500 and were the property of Carla Stevenson.
The man pleaded not guilty and was remanded to prison. The case will continue on February 16.
Ridley was also accused and charged with stealing a motorcycle valued at $235,000, on December 13, 2021 at Independence Boulevard, Georgetown, property of Alex Blaire.
He pleaded not guilty.
The owner of the motorcycle told the court that his motorcycle was returned by the accused, but with damages. He said he wanted the bike to be fixed, and Ridley’s family agreed to pay the expenses. That case was also adjourned to February 16.
In 2019, Ridley was sent to prison on two robbery charges. He was also charged twice for assaulting two Police officers who attempted to arrest him. He was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.
He was also remanded in 2021 for another armed robbery. (G9)