Amelia’s Ward man granted $50,000 bail on simple larceny charge

An Amelia’s Ward, Linden man who appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Linden Magistrate’s Court on Thursday was granted bail on a charge of simple larceny .
The defendant, Vernon Arthur, of South Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden, allegedly stole $60,000 in cash and a black haversack belonging to Houston Gordon.
The incident is alleged to have occurred on November 13, 2018 at Coop Crescent, Mackenzie. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail.
The matter was adjourned until December 19, 2018 for statements.