Following his appearance before a city Magistrate on a charge of robbing a woman of $1 million, a father of five was sent to prison on remand on Monday.
Kirth Smith, 45, a gold miner, entered a not guilty plea before Magistrate Rhondell Weever.
The Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara (WCD) man, who also listed a second address as D’Urban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, is accused of robbing Onessa Thorne on October 16, 2023, at Water Street, Georgetown, of a black purse worth $10,000 and $1 million.
Magistrate Rhondell Weever
Smith’s attorney informed the court during a bail application that his client is the only provider for his family and has no past criminal history.
The attorney stated that his client was prepared to follow any terms imposed on bail.
The Police prosecutor, however, opposed bail for Smith, pointing out the seriousness of the crime and the severe punishment it carries.
The prosecutor disclosed that Smith bought goods with the stolen money, some of which were found at the Crane address that he listed.
Robbery accused: Kirth Smith
The prosecutor went on to state that after the Police were unable to locate Smith at the Georgetown address, they found him at the Crane address.
In response, the defence lawyer informed the presiding Magistrate that his client would periodically visit his reputed wife at the WCD address.
Smith was remanded to prison after bail was denied. November 20 is his next court date. (G1)
