Teens on robbery charge granted bail

Two teenagers were arraigned on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on a joint charge of robbery committed at McDoom, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
19-year-old Jason Titus and Judah Jordan appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, and both pleaded not guilty to the allegation.
The court heard that on November 30, the duo, while acting together, allegedly robbed Dwayne Barton of $434,329. Prosecutors stated that the teens escaped the scene on a motorcycle.
Titus was represented by attorney-at-law Stacy Goodings, who in a bail application told the court that her client is a student of Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) and resides in Alberttown, Georgetown. She added that Titus’ mother, who lives at Goedverwagting on the East Coast Demerara, was prepared to ensure he attends all future hearings. Goodings further told the court that Titus does not possess a passport and “strongly denies” the allegations.
Jordan, who was unrepresented, told the court that he is employed as a pump attendant and lives in Charlestown, Georgetown.
The Police prosecutor objected to bail, citing the increasing prevalence of robbery cases during the holiday period. He also submitted that Jordan allegedly recruited Titus for the crime and that a significant sum of money was found in Jordan’s possession when the two were apprehended. The prosecutor further noted that video footage of the incident had been obtained.
After considering the submissions and the ages of the defendants, Magistrate McGusty granted $200,000 bail each. They were also ordered to report to the Agricola Police Outpost every Friday between 16:00h and 17:00h until the completion of the matter.
The case was adjourned to January 14.