Labourer slapped with $3M robbery, discharged loaded firearm charges

Twenty-four-year-old Andre Stewart of Alberttown, Georgetown, was on Monday charged and remanded in connection with the multi-million-dollar robbery at the “Nice To You” Boutique on Regent Street, Georgetown

He was charged with armed robbery and discharging a loaded firearm with intent to maim, disfigure or cause actual bodily harm.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges when it was read to him by acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Both incidents occurred on December 26, 2024. He was represented by Attorney, Ronald Bostwick who made a bail application for his client which was opposed by the prosecutor.
As such, he was remanded to prison and will make his next court appearance on January 6, 2025.
It was reported that on the day in question, a 34-year-old guard was on duty and was reportedly sitting in a chair next to the door of the establishment. At the time, the boutique was open for business and customers were inside shopping when two men arrived on a red and black motorcycle and stopped at the front.
They reportedly disembarked the motorcycle and confronted the security guard. The pillion rider who was carrying a handgun held up the guard and took away a ‘Toy Gun’ which he had in the waist of his pants.
The suspects entered the business premises and ordered everyone to remain still. One of the men proceeded to the cashier’s drawer and took out the day’s sales, amounting to $3 million. At this point, a worker confronted the suspect holding the gun. In retaliation, the suspect discharged a round, which struck him in his right thigh. The men then exited the boutique and made good their escape on the motorcycle
The injured worker was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) where he was treated. One 9mm spent shell was found at the scene. Based on CCTV footage, Stewart was arrested and charged.