Construction worker remanded on $2M armed robbery charge

A 25-year-old construction worker of Norton Street, Georgetown, was remanded to prison after being charged with armed robbery.
Tyrone Arthur appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he denied the allegation.
Police allege that on August 16, at Magnet Place, Stabroek, Georgetown, Arthur, in the company of others and armed with a gun, robbed Fabian Abrams of six gold chains valued at $2 million.

The court heard that Abrams and friends had gone to order number plates when a vehicle pulled up. Arthur reportedly exited, brandished a firearm and relieved Abrams of his jewelry before fleeing. Abrams later spotted the accused and alerted the police, leading to Arthur’s arrest. Arthur’s Attorney Ronald Bostwick, told the court his client holds no passport and is willing to comply with any reporting conditions should bail be considered.
However, the prosecutor objected, stressing the seriousness and prevalence of the offence and arguing that Arthur was unlikely to return for trial if released.
Magistrate Latchman agreed with the prosecution, refusing bail and adjourning the matter to September 17.