Labourers charged for simple larceny

Labourers Ali Khan, who has no fixed place of abode, and Lakeram Sukhdeo of Whim, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in that Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday to answer a charge of simple larceny.
Khan pleaded not guilty and was granted $5000 bail, while Sukhdeo pleaded guilty and was fined $70,000. Failure to pay the fine will result in him serving four months’ imprisonment. The case against Khan will continue on March 31.
It is alleged that between March 16 and 17, at Water Street Georgetown, the duo stole 12 children’s pants valued at $30,000, a gents’ pants valued at $3000, three shirts valued at $7,000, and 29 jerseys valued at $41,000, all the property of Quacy McKay.
The Police Prosecutor said McKay had secured his stall on March 16 and had gone home, but upon returning the following day, he discovered that the items were missing.
He subsequently made a report at the Brickdam Police Station, and the suspects were arrested and charged.
None of the items was recovered. (G15)