A porter who is accused of stealing a purse from a US military officer was yesterday remanded after denying the charge.
Alvin Archer, 28, of Lot 2093 Diamond New Scheme, East Bank Demerara, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan remanded him.
It is alleged that on June 20, at Croal Street, Georgetown, he stole a purse valued $8,000, an iPhone 11 valued $250,000, and US$46, amounting to $267,200, property of Melissa Owens. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded until July 7.