A man who is no stranger to Police was on Monday hauled before a city Magistrate in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to a break and enter and larceny charge.
Accused: Rico Persaud
Rico Persaud, 25, of Lot 2711 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, denied the charge which stated that he broke and entered the Agriculture Ministry at Vlissengen and Regent Road, Bourda on August 24, 2018, and stole $5000; property of Christine Kissoon.
According to the case presented by Police Prosecutor Shawn Gonsalves, on August 24, 2018, the Virtual Complainant left her bag at her desk and went to the office kitchen and upon returning noticed her bag was missing.
Checks were made, and the handbag was found in the male washroom without the cash. Close Circuit Television (CCTV) footage was reviewed and showed Persaud entering to the office, where he took the woman’s bag and headed to the washroom area. The minibus conductor then left the compound before an alarm was raised. After reviewing the footage, the Police was called and Persaud was arrested.
The prosecutor objected to bail being granted on the grounds of the prevalence and serious nature of the offence, while informing the court that the suspect under caution told Police “I done do it”.
He was remanded to prison by Principle Magistrate Judy Latchman. The case will continue on September 24.
