Curwin Estwick of Lot 640 South Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie was on Tuesday last remanded to prison by Linden Magistrate Clive Nurse on a charge of robbery under arms.
Police contend that on March 15 at Bamia, Linden/Soesdyke Highway, while in the company of others and while being armed with a gun, Estwick robbed Michael Williams of three gold-and-diamond finger rings valued $440,000, a gold chain valued $75,000, a gold-and-silver band valued at $80,000, a Samsung Galaxy S8 cellphone valued at $160,000, and $3,000 in cash.
The total value of the booty amounted to $758,000.
On remand for a previous gun-related charge, Estwick pleaded not guilty to this new charge when it was read to him. The matter has been adjourned to May 22.
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