Construction worker remanded for robbery under arms

Marlon Rodrigues was remanded to prison on Wednesday after appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty in her Georgetown court to answer a charge of robbery under arms.

This 23-year-old construction worker, of 1A Perry Street in Guyhoc Park, Georgetown, is accused of robbing Rupnarine Kurpaul of a cell phone valued at $34,000 on January 13, 2025, while armed with a knife.
The court heard that on the day in question, Kurpaul was approached by Rodrigues on Commerce Street, Georgetown at around 17:00h. Rodrigues allegedly threatened Kurpaul with a knife and stole his phone. A commotion ensued, and public-spirited citizens chased Rodrigues. He was later spotted and apprehended by a police officer who was on duty. Both the stolen phone and the weapon used in the robbery were recovered, and Rodrigues was later taken into custody.
Objecting to bail by citing the seriousness of the offence and the penalties associated with the charge, the prosecution further stated that, while at the police station, Kurpaul positively identified Rodrigues and the stolen cellular phone.
Appearing unrepresented by legal counsel, Rodrigues pleaded not guilty to the charge, and was remanded to prison. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 5, 2025, for further proceedings.