A 25-year-old man who allegedly broke and entered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and stole $300,000 in items was yesterday refused bail and remanded to prison after he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
The allegation against Colin Kendall is that between February 1 and 4, at Georgetown, he broke and entered the EPA and stole one computer monitor, one Central Processing Unit (CPU), one 4 in 1 printer and one back-up battery all totalling $300,000.
Kendall was not required to plead to the break and enter and larceny charge when it was read to him by Magistrate Alan Wilson.
No facts of what occurred on the day in question were related in court.
When asked by the magistrate if EPA was informed about the matter being dealt with yesterday, the prosecution responded in the affirmative.
When asked if there was any objection to the defendant being admitted to his pre-trial liberty, Police Prosecutor Seon Blackman responded in the affirmative citing that Kendall did not give the police his address.
He further stated that there is likelihood; Kendall would not return to court if he is granted bail.
He emphasized that Kendall and two others were caught on the surveillance cameras stealing the alleged items.
When given a chance to speak, Kendall explained that his residence has no lot number to give the police officers.
After listening to submissions, the magistrate denied Kendall bail.
The matter will continue on February 20.
