Homeless man on bail for theft

A homeless man, who claims to be a stranger to the capital city, pleaded with Magistrate Fabayo Azore for his freedom after he was arraigned at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday.
Paul McKenzie, 27, pleaded not guilty to the charge which read that on April 7, 2018, he stole a packet of powdered milk, costing $240 and a quantity of Gillette razors valued $3803; the property of Bounty Supermarket (Regent Street branch).
The Bartica resident made his own bail application, explaining that he is not acquainted with the city and only came to Georgetown after his family “passed out”.
McKenzie related to the court that after he came to Georgetown, a stranger took him under his wing and would rent him a push cart in order for him to make a living. He further disclosed that he sleeps in a hammock ‘under the clock’ [Stabroek Market] and does not have any family members to help him post bail. The prosecution did not object to bail, and as such, Magistrate Azore released McKenzie on $5000 bail.