Mahdia man remanded for allegedly robbing drinking buddy

Ellis Calder, a resident of Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), was on Wednesday remanded to prison on a charge that he robbed his friend during a drinking spree.
The miner denied the allegation that on January 1, 2020 at 111 Miles, Mahdia, he stole a gold band and cash amounting to $56,000, property of Ray Singh.
Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan heard that on January 1 about 21:00h, Calder and the Virtual Complainant (VC) were both consuming alcoholic beverages at a shop in the village. It is alleged that while at the shop, Singh visited the washroom and was unknowingly followed by Calder.
The court was informed that when Singh realised that he was being followed, the defendant allegedly threw a liquid into the VC’s face and relieved him of his personal belongings.
A report was later made and the VC’s drinking buddy was charged for the robbery.
Objections to bail were made on the grounds that Calder was known to the court, since he has similar matters ongoing and was a flight risk.
The Chief Magistrate remanded Calder to prison and the case was scheduled to continue on April 14 at Mahdia Magistrate’s Courts.