Peter Thompson, a 22-year-old food vendor, was remanded to prison on Tuesday after he was charged with an armed robbery charge. Police stated that on November 12, 2024, Thompson robbed the victim of $3,415,490 in valuables while being armed with a handgun.
Thompson appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to him. He was not required to plead.
Peter Thompson being escorted by a Police Officer
The court heard that on the day in question at Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, Thompson, in the company of others and while being armed with a dangerous weapon, allegedly robbed Adelle David of six gold finger rings valued at $632,500; two gold chains worth $870,000; a gold ankle chain valued at $150,000, a gold wristband valued $570,000, a handbag valued at $2,990, and $1,190,000 in cash.
During the court hearing, Thompson’s lawyer, Darren Wade, applied for bail, highlighting that his client is a food vendor with no prior record and that no stolen items were found in his possession. Wade also argued that video footage did not show Thompson committing the robbery.
However, the prosecution objected to bail, pointing to the seriousness of the offence and the penalty it carries. They argued that the victim could identify Thompson as one of the perpetrators, though she had not provided a detailed facial description.
The Magistrate, citing the nature of the allegations, denied bail and remanded Thompson to prison. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 8, 2025.
