Leon Singh, 25, a vendor and John Peters, 24, a handyman yesterday appeared in the Georgetown courtroom of Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan, to answer to charges of simple larceny and assault.
The first charge against the duo alleged that between May 4th and May 5th, at Kumaka Water Front, North West District, they broke and entered the home of Dwayne Payne and stole US$5,000, a $330,000 CCTV recorder, $125,000 in cellphone cards, $26,000 in cash, a $15,000 Guess bag, and a $6000 haversack.
A second charge stated that the duo, on May 8th, at Kumaka Water Front, North West District, unlawfully assaulted George Torres, so as to cause him actual bodily harm.
Not guilty pleas were entered by both men for the charges levelled against them.
Attorney Mark Conway, who represented the duo, made an application for reasonable bail for his clients.
Bail however, was objected to by the prosecution, who cited the seriousness of the crime and the value of the articles allegedly taken.
It was noted that the files relating to the matters are incomplete and that none of the articles mentioned in the simple larceny charge were recovered.
The Chief Magistrate subsequently remanded both men to prison and adjourned the matter until May 21st when it is expected to be heard at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court.
