A vendor who reportedly took away his girlfriend’s phone following an argument found himself before the court of law on Wednesday.
Ricky Boodhoo, 36, of Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, Georgetown, pleaded guilty with explanation to the charge when it was read to him by Magistrate Fabayo Azore.
The prosecution is contending that Boodhoo stole the phone valued $37,000, along with a gold chain, and in the process used personal violence on Refena Knights.
However, Boodhoo told the Court that he and the Virtual Complainant (VC) were having an argument on the day in question.
During that argument, she was on her phone, which he claimed annoyed him, so he took it away and left.
According to the man, he was going to return the phone to her as they live together, but he was subsequently arrested and charged for stealing it.
He also told the Court that he was unaware of the incident with the gold chain.
As such, a not-guilty plea was entered by Magistrate Azore on his behalf.
Police Prosecutor Simone Payne objected to bail being granted, noting that the accused punched the VC several times on the day in question.
He was remanded to prison and was scheduled to next appear in court on June 27, 2018.
